Recent content by TracyRussell

ok what are cherry valley ducks? Im still very new to this. I was told these eggs are from pekin that were ordered from a large hatchery, the kind you order from a feed store.

These are the babies this morning Feb 8. Started hatching out Dec. 26 finished Dec 29.

Well the babies have made it to 6 weeks and are HUGE!!!!! they are still living in the house. How old do they have to be before they can go out to the coop? They each weigh about 5 lbs now and are eating reg duck food.

I had 5 duckling hatch over Christmas and wondering about their water. We have a water softener that we add salt to. We cant taste the salt and only trace amounts are there. Is this safe for the babies or should I continue to use bottled water?

I am new to peafowl and just wondering how old they should be before getting any color. My 2 chicks hatched Aug 26 and I notices about 4 weeks ago they were getting some color on there shoulders. Now they much more color right down to the wings, and head. Is this early for them?

Well the babies have made it to week 3 !!!!!!!!!! Now I need some guidance with their care. When should I start introducing different kinds of food? I am getting the to roost on a branch in there cage,they seem to like it. I have having trouble when I try to turn their light off for a bit. They...

oh wow these 2 little chicks are like having twin newborns!!!!!! lol Both seem to be doing ok, and are getting spoiled to the max. They will no doubt have to stay in the house over the winter as we wont have anything in the barn to warm it until spring. So here is to 2 great danes, 1 weird cat...

Well good new!!!! The second egg hatched last night. They little guy looks tired but is getting to his feet and chirping. I have moved the other one to a brooder under a lamp to let the new one get his bearings. The older chick seemed to be picking at him a bit. I guess time will tell.

Thanks so much for the tips everyone. I am soo hoping this guy or girl survives. I will keep you all posted.

Well to start off we just bought a little hobby farm that came with a peacock and pea hen. The hen dropped 5 eggs, the last one on July 23. Approx a week later a coon killed her and broke 3 of the 5 eggs. I managed to save two eggs and put them in the incubator. Well one hatched last night and I...