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  1. louieloui

    First time Muscovy Hen hatch Question

    I only candled them yesterday after she got off of the nest to eat. I thought they still had 5 days to go, especially since she left the nest, but apparently not. This is her first time hatching eggs as she is just 1.5 yrs (I believe is what her previous owner said). I know it seems sad but I...
  2. louieloui

    First time Muscovy Hen hatch Question

    For sure, but given the one baby was shrinkwrapped, and the humidity isn't very high here at the moment, I am worried that the other ducklings may end up in the same predicament. I'd rather help out the ones that need it than lose them. :(
  3. louieloui

    First time Muscovy Hen hatch Question

    We just purchased four Muscovy ducks (3 hens, 1 drake) back in April--from two separate people--and one of our girls went broody right away. We were told by the original owner of the breeding pair that they weren't sure if the drake was actually hitting his mark yet, so I wasn't expecting any...
  4. louieloui

    Comment by 'louieloui' in article 'Louielouis Chicken Coop'

    GSDBESTK9, it has gone through two winters thus far (one very rough and one very mild) and the chickens have all fared well. There was a bit of frostbite on some of their combs, yet that was it--and was most likely due to me leaving one of the windows uncovered to help with ventilation, although...
  5. louieloui

    Take the chick or leave her with mom?

    One of our broody hens hatched out a chick (no idea if any of the other eggs will hatch or not) and I'm not sure if we should leave the baby with her, or take it away. I would prefer to leave the baby with mom, however here are my concerns: 1.) The mama hen made her nest in a window well by...
  6. louieloui

    Comment by 'louieloui' in article 'Louielouis Chicken Coop'

    Yeah it's definitely better than 3 weeks, yet I'm not sure if we just got lucky timing-wise or if that's "standard" for Home Depot.
  7. Louielouis Chicken Coop

    Louielouis Chicken Coop

    ...of the bedding material in. Our run will be 6' x 12', attached to the back of the coop, and run the length of our garage. And now to the pictures: **6/21** Floor of the coop Side walls going up Back walls installed All walls up, doors on Roof truss Roof on Some of the window frames...
  8. louieloui

    Bloody poo

    I'm guessing you have coccidiosis, which spreads very rapidly and can kill birds fast (although in my experience the meat birds can last a bit longer since they have more weight on them). I've heard that apple cider vinegar mixed in to their water can help prevent it, even treat it if it's not...
  9. louieloui

    CHICKEN SWAPS OF NH SWAP LISTINGS

    Hey guys! Hope you're all enjoying the fall! Does anyone know of someone who rents out either a Whizbang or Featherman chicken plucker tub? I looked on Craigslist but I only saw the stand-up style type and those make me nervous. Plus I'd like my kids to be able to use it since I have to do the...
  10. louieloui

    CHICKEN SWAPS OF NH SWAP LISTINGS

    We may have some splash laced (maybe blue as well??) red wyandotte chicks in a few weeks. Our SLRW hen decided to sit on 13 eggs and we definitely don't have room for any of them if they hatch. They'd be sold as straight run since I wouldn't be able to sex them. Anyone interested? Here is a...
  11. louieloui

    CHICKEN SWAPS OF NH SWAP LISTINGS

    Does anyone have any Welsummers and/or Ameraucana/Easter Egger/Araucana pullets that are either laying and/or close to laying, by chance?
  12. louieloui

    CHeck out this weird duck! New "older" pic included

    We had one like that as well, however the barred pattern turned very dark over time making it difficult to distinguish the pattern. She went from this: To this: And from the front:
  13. louieloui

    Any guesses on the color of these Muscovy ducklings?

    Quote: I would love to see her!
  14. louieloui

    Any guesses on the color of these Muscovy ducklings?

    They are super cute--which is a good thing given how MESSY they are!
  15. louieloui

    CHICKEN SWAPS OF NH SWAP LISTINGS

    Here are pics of the ducklings we hatched out--any guesses on the colors? Blonde w/brown heart shaped mark on forehead Various shades of brown with lighter chest, white tipped tail feathers and one yellow "freckle" on his/her head Brown one's white tipped tail Yellow w/silvery/blueish...
  16. louieloui

    Humidity for duck eggs

    We just hatched some Muscovy ducks and I kept the humidity around 55-60% and the temp around 99-100 during the incubation period. Then at lockdown I bumped the humidity up to at least 75% and kept the temp around 100. Out of the 7 that made it to lockdown, 5 hatched, 1 had stopped developing...
  17. louieloui

    Any guesses on the color of these Muscovy ducklings?

    We hatched out 5 muscovy ducklings on July 4th/5th, but have no idea what colors we have. They're all different (although two are a bit similar, you can definitely see a difference between them) and come from a black/white pied father and either a black/white pied mom or black/white barred mom...
  18. louieloui

    CHICKEN SWAPS OF NH SWAP LISTINGS

    Also, while I'm posting links, I wanted to also post the finally finished and completely LIVE NH Chicken Swaps website!! I'll be updating it with future swaps, etc. and hoping to grow it as well. Would love to hear everyone's opinions! http://www.nhchickenswaps.com/
  19. louieloui

    CHICKEN SWAPS OF NH SWAP LISTINGS

    Oh duh, that's right--great-grandparents! The 4th one has hatched and a 5th egg has pipped! We also put up a live feed of the incubator if anyone wants to watch them. You can find there at the link below! http://www.ustream.tv/channel/muscovy-ducklings-hatch
  20. louieloui

    CHICKEN SWAPS OF NH SWAP LISTINGS

    Thus far we are having a GREAT 4th of July because after much anticipation, waiting, and TONS of worrying (although that hasn't stopped yet)...three of the 4 pipped eggs hatched! Of course, there are 3 other eggs that have not pipped yet--and I'll be candling them later tonight to see if they're...
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