Sorry for your loss. :hugs
This thread is about chickens that LOOK like they may have had a heart attack or died in some manner, and sometimes at first glance, we think so, but all they are doing is sunbathing.
They already know there's one that's against it. But getting around to talk to the neighbors is a good idea, as would be a petition, if some would sign it, with an understanding that ducks would have their own pen, house, and only be let out said hours, like 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If a dozen or so...
Okay. I found your incubator.
It sounds like you now have a handle on the humidity. Humidity can jump up and down as it's an average, and should be around 50%. The temperature however should remain stable at 99.5F or very close to that.
I saw the reviews and overall, they were good...
Hiya, Laura, and welcome to BYC! :frow
If you aren't sure what breeds you're going to get, here's an article that lists several with descriptions and pictures. Hopefully that might help!
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Welcome to BYC!
I would recommend you read a few articles about raising chicks that are in our Learning Center. There are hundreds of very informative articles written by our members that will answer questions you didn't even know you had yet. :)
I'll briefly answer your current ones though...
This thread might be helpful, especially post #5 that has a breeding chart link.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/help-with-silver-muscovy-genetics.1569732/
Here's an older thread that lists a few people. The spelling is araucana in case you go searching.
I found this site that lists some breeders too. I don't know when the last time it was updated though. https://www.araucana.net/lfbreeders/
I'm going to move this to the Emergency Forum. When you've got time, you can post another New Member introduction.
Do you give your goose any extra niacin besides the general vitamins? I know the legs/feet suffer first from a deficiency, and it could be what's wrong. You can buy nutritional...
Hi, and welcome to BYC! :frow
Could she be molting? We had one that did that too.
When is the last time Pebbles laid an egg? She might be having trouble laying her next one and heavy breathing due to pain or strain. Three or four weeks of acting like that doesn't sound much like an egg...
Hiya, Larry and Lynn, and welcome to BYC! :frow
They are all so cute! Thanks for sharing pictures!
We have female ducks that free-range with the silkie chickens. They have their own duckhouse and pen, and all are locked up at night.
We've got a Duck Forum in case you have questions about...