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When a duck loses their companion
Well, we now have two tolddlers and an young adult Dutch Hookbill. Maye is wary, but they follow her around anywhere. She's definitely lead duck. She kinda nibbles at the the little ones when they don't leave her alone. Poor little things, but she's not offensive, just guarding her personal... -
Mixing new ducklings with older ducks? *Update #13*
Hi. I had two three year old Welsh Harlequin hens and our chickens killed one. The other duck was very sad and lonely. I picked up three Dutch hookbills - one full grown but young, and 2 awkward teen looking babies. Day one, in the yard, they were all fine. The new ones started following Maye... -
Welsh Harlequin Breed Club
Hello, could you direct me to a reputable Welsh Harlequin breeder in the Skagit Valley are aof Washington State, and surrounding area? We live in Anacortes. Our breeder is no longer in business. He retired.- ThreeBs
- Post #54
- Forum: General breed discussions & FAQ
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When a duck loses their companion
I am so sorry. Yesterday, our chickens killed our Aprille, who was protecting her egg. She laid it outside of her normal spot. They pecked her to death. We were home at the time and never heard anything out of the ordinary, no alarm. We are heartbroken. They'd lived in the same large area for... -
Wow - what did I get into? LOL
When he was two he got bit by a goose at a farm. The Christmas following, we were eating Goose... "what is this?" he asked. "Goose" we told him. "Goose. Like what at the farm bit me?" "Yes," his father and I confirmed. He ponders this a moment...then says, "Good." Yeah. He's awesome.- ThreeBs
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- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Wow - what did I get into? LOL
Hello! I'm new! Our family has joined our neighbors in a chicken venture. We have three each of Black Marans, Australorps, and the sweetest little Speckled Sussex. We just spent 20 minutes watching them fall asleep standing up. Cannot believe how adorable they are - and yes, aware of the...- ThreeBs
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