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  1. Yardmom

    New Duck Parents

    Do you currently have chickens? Or are you just housing the ducks where the chickens have been? If you are housing both chickens and ducks together no need for different feeds. Grown ducks can do fine on a standard poultry (chicken) feed, but nutritionally all flock food with around 20% protein...
  2. Yardmom

    Are there really two different sizes of Silkie chickens?

    There are different sizes, but if the size is not specified the birds could still be bantams.
  3. Yardmom

    wet feather

    Im not sure if there is anything that will help if her oil gland truly doesn't work. If is a matter of just getting it to function encourage her to get wet and preen frequently.
  4. Yardmom

    What is pulling combs off my hens?

    Any chance of them catching their heads in something such as a fence?
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    I was told rooster is it a roo or pullet?

    I believe your bird is a pullet. Those familiar with barred breeding would assume having that much white would make it male. Seeing it as a younger bird this definitely could have lead to those knowledgeable about breeding saying it is a male. The mixed breeding has affected the coloring. I'm...
  6. Yardmom

    Leaking waterer

    If I'm picturing your waterer correctly, the little black cap is to plug the hole where the water comes out while filling the waterer. In order to use the waterer you will need to find another way to fill the hole while filling. Once it is filled screw the lid back on first then remove the...
  7. Yardmom

    Pale comb one minute and bright red the next?

    I would guess this is just hormones in a pullet just shy of laying. I have seen it happen in young cockerels.
  8. Yardmom

    Flat Ankle, What Is This and How Can It Be Fixed?

    Has it been like this since you got her? How much does it affect her? Does she lay down frequently? Is she not able to move as fast as the other ducks? Any signs of actual pain?
  9. Yardmom

    Help with hen incubating eggs!

    If the eggs were put under the hen at the same time, they should hatch within a day or so if each other. Candeling a egg that is about to hatch should show obvious movement of the chick in the air cell. A moving air cell would be a sign of a dead egg. If you want more chicks you could try day...
  10. Yardmom

    My hens stopped laying

    Hens that have been laying for a year and a half will take a break. Molting will likely begin soon. In the future they will take laying breaks more frequently.
  11. Yardmom

    Need tips/hacks for separating broody hens

    Did you remove eggs that were added or could there be eggs that were added last couple days?
  12. Yardmom

    I can’t get the egg out of my chickens prolapsed vent

    Sometimes giving calcium orally can help. I have not done this, but I think Tums works in a pinch.
  13. Yardmom

    When to switch food and provide oyster shells?

    Not all pullets are going to react to your hand like it is a rooster. You can switch to layer feed now, but you don't have to. Chick feed or All Flock type feeds have higher protein percentages and are usually a bit better nutritionally than layer, They work well for all chickens, but the...
  14. Yardmom

    How to Heat Water with No Running Electricity?

    I use black rubber bowls like sold at tractor supply. They are flexible so on really cold days the solid ice can be broken out and new water added. It my not be about heating, but about making sure the chickens can drink a couple times a day.
  15. Yardmom

    When Should You Take Away Ducklings From Mother?

    It depends on if the person who is going to raise them wants to provide heat ect. That young ducks require. Ducks form bonds and it will take the mom a bit to adjust when ducklings are removed, but she will adjust quickly.
  16. Yardmom

    Duck sleeping arrangements

    Ducks are actually quite hardy when it comes to cold weather. If ducks are not trained to go in at night they will choose to stay outdoors. If your run is truly predator proof no need to force them into a coop.
  17. Yardmom

    Separating Chickens and Ducks

    Ducks do make bonds, but these bonds change with time. Your ducks have each other, they will get through the change.
  18. Yardmom

    Feather malfunction help

    If feathers have minor damage, the feathers don't regrow or repair until molt. Ducks will be molting soon.
  19. Yardmom

    Walking issues

    Please be more specific about food. Brand protein percentage and type. Do you have any other chicks her age? How healthy are they?
  20. Yardmom

    Breed???

    If I'm understanding correctly you bought them from Rural King. Pretty good chance they Are from Hoovers. Check what Marans (mixes) they offer.
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