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    cayuga duck thread

    Ducks love our seasonal winter spring that runs through the acreage. What’s everyone else’s ducks splashing in?
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    Review by 'harmesonfarm' in article 'Chicken Treat Chart: The Best Treats for Backyard Chickens'

    thanks for sharing, great information!
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    Comment by 'harmesonfarm' in article 'Nest Boxes; why do we make a sitting hens job so difficult?'

    Great article, thanks for sharing your findings. Makes sense!
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    Review by 'harmesonfarm' in article 'Nest Boxes; why do we make a sitting hens job so difficult?'

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    Canadians check in here....

    Great, thanks for the response! I think the problem I had at first was that I let it ferment too long (like a week before use instead of a day or two). Never was adding the vinegar either which I'm sure helps stabilize a more hospitable environment for the right bacterial growth. Also, when I...
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    Natural Baby Chick Care

    thanks for the info! I scatter on the chicks brooder bedding lavender, calendula, chamomile and yarrow. Love the smell, and they love it too as they scratch around looking to find some to nibble on as well. Also use these in the nesting boxes of the older laying girls with a few other additions...
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    Canadians check in here....

    Anyone feed there chickens and ducks fermented feed? Looking to chat a bit about it...I have attempted it but it went awry, so I am hoping to be able to talk to someone experienced in it with a tried and true recipe they would perhaps share? how much do they feed per bird? do they add...
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    Canadians check in here....

    I know of some svart hona cockerels located on the island. There is also "Combs and Hackles" on facebook. Can't remember though if they have Ayam Cemani of Svart Hona's.
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    Comment by 'harmesonfarm' in item 'Cayuga'

    I have not found so, but of course as with roosters I'm sure it depends on breeding (was dad aggressive?), how many females to a male, personal temperment, etc.
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    A few duck 101 questions....

    I do regular old towels for the first week or so, then when I move them outside switch to pine shavings. If they are already outside as its warm enough, then I would do pine shavings from the first few days onwards. I avoid paper towel as I found they just soaked it through in seconds, regular...
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    Canadians check in here....

    BC Backyard Poultry Growers. Might have luck on there, see posts for iso and for sale for all over BC.
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    Duck neck issue

    Thanks for sharing your findings and experience. I will certainly be keeping this in mind for the future. Thank you!
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    Canadians check in here....

    We've not had the cold snaps (wow!!) but sure have had immense amounts of rain! The chickens and cat are disgusted by it, the ducks and dog are thrilled with the flooded fields
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    Just brought home 20 babies help!

    I believe pasty butt is caused from too warm of temp. Double check that there are a few "cooler" areas (not completely under heat lamp , dedicate a corner or side) in the brooder if they need to cool down at all. So sorry for your baby chick loss, at least you saved it from the cold cage so it...
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    Chicks Bedding

    Yes, I have used towels with success as well. I usually save these for the ducklings though as I have found this the best for them and their puddle makings!
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    Canadians check in here....

    Wow!! Sounds like spring weather for sure! We use supplemental lighting, though I love the idea of letting them rest and have spring bring them back to laying. I have just got a solar light I will be trying out for lighting the coop with for the early mornings and evenings.
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    Canadians check in here....

    Sorry I am no help there, just picked up my astralorp chicks yesterday from a local breeder. I am excited to try the breed!
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    Canadians check in here....

    Are you on facebook? There is a poultry group for BC that can be a good resource.
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    Chicks Bedding

    I have gone with shavings this time, as i have that already on hand now. When I picked them up this was the bedding material as well, so I thought I'd keep it familiar. I have also used newspapers in the past but found it messy so I haven't since. Glad to know its worked fine for others. Still...
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    Chicks Bedding

    Getting our new chicks for this spring next week... Just curious what everyone thinks is the best bedding for chicks and why? We have used many different kinds in the past but I am curious to see what and why everyone else uses? Thoughts on using sand? I know there is a risk that they eat too...
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