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    First time duck owner

    Agree! ^ My Pekins are pretty sweet, although still skittish - they're comfortable enough with me now that if they're relaxing, I can slowly walk up to them and sit beside them, but they're not too big on being pet unless it involves treats. They're curious but definitely seem more predator-wary...
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    First time duck owner

    Afraid that's just a duck for you. They're great birds, but they are almost always going to be more skittish than a typical backyard chicken. Even my Pekins which I've had for almost 2 years now are still not willing to come up to me unless I'm totally still with food in my hands, as are my...
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    Chucks? Duckins?

    As already stated before, it's not possible. Please separate them ASAP - we took on some hens from a neighbor after he'd had his drakes with his hens, assuming chickens and ducks could breed and he hadn't gotten any female ducks. (His extremely faulty logic was that he'd be able to breed hybrids...
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    My chickens are chicken!

    No problem. Sitting with them even for a few minutes a day and/or bringing them treats during it will get them more used to you, if you have any spare time.
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    Pullet laying 2 eggs a day?

    It is possible both ways. Based on coloring, I'd say 2 different ones. However, I have a hen that used to lay 2 a day very occasionally, but it's not really a big issue unless they're doing it repeatedly. If it's her, it's just her getting all the kinks worked out.
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    Is this Bumblefoot?

    Unless they need to do some kind of surgery or are worried she's on death's doorstep and are trying to get her fluids back up (which is very unlikely), there's no real reason she'd stay the night. They can check her over while you're there and tell you what they think she has, what to give...
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    Is this Bumblefoot?

    Glad to hear you've got an appointment for her! Hope you can find out the problem and get it solved. I don't think you'll need to keep her there, but I agree that it's a good idea to explain the situation of tight funds to them and see what they can do.
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    Strange situation

    Agree! ^ I'm assuming part of her flightiness is being enhanced by her chicks being near. At the least, stay near them for the chicks' sake - they'll get more used to you and realize you're not a monster.
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    Are my D’uccle Bantams Roosters or hens?

    Not 100% positive, but the first one looks like it has cockerel saddle feathers to me? The second one looks more like a pullet.
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    Breaking a stubborn broody

    I tend to "bribe" my stubborn ones - pull them out for free ranging with the others (or just put them in the run; whatever you have) and close the nesting boxes up after everyone else is done laying so they can't get back into them then drop some mealworms, scratch, veggies, or whatever else I...
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    OMG

    Oh no, what a close call - glad your birds are okay! Hopefully you can get it all patched up asap. I've heard of some people using "bribery" and leaving some eggs out in the direction they've seen predators come from to keep them out of their coop; maybe you could try that while you get it...
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    Im New, looking into starting my new flock

    I personally started with Plymouth Barred Rocks and they're great, but we fairly quickly expanded our flock with some other breeds. I agree with Mrs. K and Pork Pie - it's always fun to have some other breeds together and lets you get to know what you want more of, if you want to expand more.
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    Isabella Leghorn gender

    I've heard of them only once before. Do they seem friendly?
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    Adding new chickens to my little flock

    All of the links Pork Pie sent are great! As a quick reiteration from them with a bit of personal trial, I'd first say make sure to quarantine for 30 days on your new birds. Then, integrate when they're all roughly the same size - age isn't too much of a factor for chickens but size is. A good...
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    Isabella Leghorn gender

    I'm leaning towards pullets. What pretty birds!
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    Bumblefoot and Honey

    That's great, thank you! The antibiotic ointment I've been using is great and all but it seems like I get more on me than in the wound sometimes. lol
  17. DesertBird

    Female Button Quail, sudden change in poop, behavior, and protruding breastbone.

    No problem! Hope she gets all cleared up soon. It's a good time for pumpkin seeds, being October and all. lol Glad she seems to be getting better. And I'm sorry to hear that, that's sad. :(
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    Bumblefoot and Honey

    Ooh, I've heard that before for allergies. Oh, good to know - thank you! Does it pack better? It doesn't get all sticky?
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    Bumblefoot and Honey

    Good to know, thank you! We've got some great beekeepers nearby who regularly sell their honey 100% natural, so I was wondering if it might work a bit better than antibiotic ointment or at least on the same level. edit: and yeah, good point on the bugs - luckily my bird doesn't seem too...
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    Bumblefoot and Honey

    Ooh, Manuka honey? I haven't tried it myself. Is it much different? And I can understand that one. lol Why pay tons for honey if it doesn't work as well?
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