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    Moving to Surprise AZ-any tips on protecting ducks and chickens from the heat

    Thank you 😊
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    Moving to Surprise AZ-any tips on protecting ducks and chickens from the heat

    THANK YOU sooo much. I really appreciate all the links! I too have had our winds destroy both chicken and duck enclosures and catching critters during a storm was not fun. I’m going to have our new run built- predator proof ‘dog kennel’ about 20 x 50 ft and then have lots of plants, bushes and...
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    Moving to Surprise AZ-any tips on protecting ducks and chickens from the heat

    Thank you- I didn’t even think of the AZ thread! Will do
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    Moving to Surprise AZ-any tips on protecting ducks and chickens from the heat

    Thank you so much, I truly appreciate it!!! I will be sure to get the summer gauge wire to keep the rats out. Never thought about leaving the ch Ken’s outside but that’s a great idea- I will leave it all secured but doors open from barn to run so they can decide. The ice and baby pools is...
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    Moving to Surprise AZ-any tips on protecting ducks and chickens from the heat

    Hi everyone, I am moving from California to Arizona and am concerned about the HEAT! The vet suggested to be sure to move well before summer to get them acclimated. I am looking for any tips for how best to construct structures to keep my ducks and chickens cool. I will have a barn installed...
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    3 yr old Svarthona hen leg limp x 1 month-how long to heal?

    I have an almost three year old Svarthona who developed a limp about a month ago. No obvious injuries but mild swelling noted in upper leg by vet. Unsure how it happened. Diagnosed with sprained leg. she was on Meloxicam for about a week with a little improvement. she has steadily improved...
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    Ended 13th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Amazing Easter Animal Photo Contest

    Billy & Buck Our cute and crazy Mini Nubians
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    Topic of the Week - Broody vs Incubator

    Svart Hona
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    Topic of the Week - Broody vs Incubator

    Broody
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    Ended 13th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Cutest Baby Fowl Photo Contest—Win a Brinsea Incubator!

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    Who has the most handsome rooster! Fun competition

    This is Harry. He is a 9 month old lavender laced English Orpington 😊
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    Svarthöna Size at maturity?

    Hi there I acquired two little Svarthöna girls and am wondering how big they will be at maturity. The breeder told me they were not a bantam breed but they seem so tiny and are already 3 months old. I do have mostly English Orpingtons so perhaps they aren’t as little as I think. These...
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    Predator killed my ducks

    I’m so sorry you lost your little ones. I too had a predator come in and injure one chicken and kill another young one a few weeks back. It was a fox- none of the ducks were harmed and it was at 7 am after I let everyone out of their locked coops/houses. The fox was back day after day around 7...
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    Hen given enrofloxacin after fox attack-can you eat eggs? Is it okay if eggs are incubated?

    Thank you for the advice- I think waiting until she is older is a good idea-I would want to give chicks the best chance of a healthy hatch 🐣
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    Hen given enrofloxacin after fox attack-can you eat eggs? Is it okay if eggs are incubated?

    I have a 9 month old English Orpington who was injured by a fox and had a pretty significant wound. She just finished her antibiotics and is doing great! She started laying eggs again yesterday while on her last day of antibiotics. What is the wait time for eating her eggs? Is it safe for...
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    Any ideas for skunk deterrent?

    No more skunks- ducks love their new location and are enjoying swimming in the tortoise water areas at night. They don’t even want to come out of the tortoise pen when all the gates are opened in the morning🤣 all food, eggs/nests and ducks removed and no more problems. I like the light idea as...
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    Any ideas for skunk deterrent?

    I will give him a call- thank you !!!’
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    Any ideas for skunk deterrent?

    That link is very helpful- thank you so much. After reading everything I am worried I will wake up to injured or killed ducks before all the necessary work is done. I am moving the 4 ducks to my tortoise enclosure at night. It is predator proof with a 10 x 10 chain link enclosure that extends...
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    Any ideas for skunk deterrent?

    Finally my two boys and my husband have an excuse to pee outside! Definitely will try that. Wondering how to facilitate hot wire without harming the ducks and chickens?
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    Any ideas for skunk deterrent?

    Just figured out the hard way what is digging under my duck enclosure. All ducks are fine but had been reluctant to go in for the last two nights . Found a ceramic egg I keep in the duck nest eaten in half and an area that had been dug under and into the duck house. Dog found skunk last night at...
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