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  1. RShayne

    Dirt floor extended run...advice

    Grass clippings go directly from Lawn to run, so twice a week. No long grass, if you have long grass cut grass one day without a grass catcher then the next day add the grass catcher and vacuum up and empty it in the run. Fall leaves from the yard will go directly to the run area.
  2. RShayne

    What did you do in the garden today?

    Fall is here in Kentucky so I knocked some of it down and watch my ducks and chickens gain weight, hope ever ones garden did as good as mine.
  3. RShayne

    Dirt floor extended run...advice

    Just add stuff they would want to scratch around in; grass clipping, leaves, compost items, they will work it in and take care of the smell.
  4. RShayne

    Treated Wood For Run?

    Yes, just don’t use it for roosting bars or leave The sawdust in the run.
  5. RShayne

    Is this the start of a drake curl?

    Can't tell which one is making what noise but it sounds like 2 boys and 1 girl. I would wait until 6 or 7 weeks, pick them up one at a time and walk away from the others, they will let you know if they are drakes or hens.
  6. RShayne

    Desert chicken newb.

    Awesome. Have you decided on a location? If not do you have any shade that you can build your run around? I built my coop out of reclaimed barn planks with 1/4" gap so the air will flow through. The planks are 4 feet long and the same height as my roosting bars. Then I put Hardware Cloth...
  7. RShayne

    Need ideas to restrict a glutton duck

    I wouldn’t worry about it unless the smaller one is under weight. They are Peking and will put on weight quickly, but they will not have the health issues of Cornish cross. If more than seven weeks you should be able to pick them up and if it quacks it is a hen, rasping whistle it is a drake.
  8. RShayne

    Tiny Duckling

    Go with scrambled, they’d will love you for it! Mine really enjoy eggs
  9. RShayne

    Dog

    Looks like a breed called the Walker Hound, used for hunting Racons & Fox and the rare occasion bear (Trigg Hounds are better for this). If you do catch it the collar will have a ID and phone number, DO NOT FEED IT OR PET IT, these dogs are very intelligent and will return if you feed it or...
  10. RShayne

    Open range Pekin duck nesting + some other questions

    Here is the web address, https://metzerfarms.blogspot.com/2011/03/time-to-prepare-those-duck-and-goose.html?m=1 We have always used straw, no clue about pine shaving. Broody means she is sitting on eggs in an attempt to hatch them. Mallard will be fine with a Peking.
  11. RShayne

    Tiny Duckling

    Just the runt of the flock may grow but will always be smaller. If you can hand feed you could try meal worms (great protein source) and will put a little weight on.
  12. RShayne

    This duck refuses to lay eggs!

    Yeah separating is not an option, this would cause stress on her and him. Just keep them up 4 days or a week, no egg then she is infertile and she can live a long happy life but if you want eggs you will need to add some girlfriends.
  13. RShayne

    Open range Pekin duck nesting + some other questions

    1. Can you post a picture of the duck house, does the roof raise up or can you get inside it? If so the duck house with dividers would be fine for a nesting area. Peking like to lay eggs in the morning, our routine was they don't get to forage until 11AM. 2. Metzer has a nice article on...
  14. RShayne

    This duck refuses to lay eggs!

    Make sure they have enough water to dip their entire head in it. They will not be happy about their routine being upset. Keep an eye on the drake, he may be causing stress (1 to 1 ratio is not idea). If she does not lay in the week then something is wrong and she may just be infertile or a...
  15. RShayne

    This duck refuses to lay eggs!

    Not too old and great feed. Can they stay in their enclosure for a week, no free range time and make sure she has a nice dark place to lay in (nothing fancy but dark)? If you can see the nest it is too open.
  16. RShayne

    This duck refuses to lay eggs!

    Are you sure about her age (did you raise her yourself). Unless she is having medical issues or is too old she is laying eggs, you just are not finding them. If they are free ranging during the morning hours you have what I would call "Advance Easter Egg Hunt". She will probably have a hidden...
  17. RShayne

    Can a 3 year old husky be taught to not attack chickens?

    I would not trust a husky unsupervised around small animals and supervised means on a leash. Has to know the basics even on a leash. Basics: Heal, Crate, Come, No, Free, Hurry Up, Out, Leave It, Up, Down, Place, and teach Sit last - Sorry was raised in the show ring.
  18. RShayne

    HELP! Almost time to kick the girls out of the house, and I'm sad & nervous!

    I agree with Aart, one small window mean you do not have cross ventilation? With chickens heat (esp. + High Humidity) is a big concern. As long as they are out of direct wind during the coldest days and you don't live in Alaska, winter should not be a problem. Fresh air is so important, if...
  19. RShayne

    Soft shell eggs...should I worry?

    Did you get her at an egg production farm?
  20. RShayne

    When are ducks fully grown?

    The Saxony should start laying at 5 months (give or take two weeks). No clue about Welsh Harlequins, sorry.
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