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  1. justusnak

    New Member

    Hello, and welcome to the family. :) I too love my Buff Orpingtons. They have wonderful personalities and are great layers.
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    Resuce chickens!

    Hi, and first let me say thank you for taking in those sweet babies. I too do rescue.... and have come across many in this condition, and worse. At first glance I would say they look fairly healthy considering the condition you said they came from. As for how you are keeping them, that is fine...
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    Resuce chickens!

    Hi and welcome. Thank you for taking in those poor birds. The living conditions you have them in is perfect, for now. Like others have said...worm them, de-lice them, and feed them a high protein diet. You can supplement their diet with hard boiled eggs, dry cat food, and any meat scraps you...
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    Game bird!??

    Thanks R. I know he is fairly calm, and young. His spurs are just nubs.
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    Game bird!??

    This little guy came into our rescue yesterday. He was an owner surrender. The previous owner is moving and can not take him along. Anyone know his breed? I would love to get this little guy a few hens...I LOVE his coloring!
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    Golden Cuckoo D'anvers?? Tiny little Bantams.

    Thank you hdowden, I sent them a PM. Hoping to hear back...soon! :)
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    Golden Cuckoo D'anvers?? Tiny little Bantams.

    Thank you Ms. They are super sweet and friendly little birds....I think they will be my "new favorites" LOL
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    Golden Cuckoo D'anvers?? Tiny little Bantams.

    These little Bantams were brought to our rescue today...I have no idea the breed, but they are SUPER small, a LOT smaller than my Bantam Cochin's Anyone know the breed? Golden Cuckoo D'anvers??
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    is there a dewormer that's safe for layers??

    Are you sure your birds need worming? We do not use chemicals here on our farm, and have had GREAT success with DE, and pumpkins, ( when available) Just my opinion, :)
  10. justusnak

    Talk to me about Swans. NOW with Pictures

    Dr. Todd : You need to get the swan on water. Mute swans are one of the more aquatic species of swan and they are very prone to foot issues (bumblefoot being a major one) if they are kept off the water. They weren't designed to walk around, hence the bird sitting down a lot. Thanks Dr. Todd...
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    Talk to me about Swans. NOW with Pictures

    Quote: Wow, thanks for that info. I guess we will just see if it tries to nest, or lays an egg. LOL Hoping to turn it out in the spring.
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    Talk to me about Swans. NOW with Pictures

    Quote: Yup, been crazy around here...one step forward, two steps back kinda year How ya been???????
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    Talk to me about Swans. NOW with Pictures

    Quote: How do I know if it is a male or female??? It IS a mute swan, right?? Are they mean?? This one scares me! LOL
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    Talk to me about Swans. NOW with Pictures

    OK, SO I was able to get a few pics of him/her this evening. S/he wouldn't stand up for a picture, I am guessing because its scared. SO, I am thinking because of the coloring, either a young one, or mixed???
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    Talk to me about Swans. NOW with Pictures

    I didn't get to look at her too well, she was so scared and didn't want to come from the crate. I placed her in the barn in a stall, completely fenced so she can't get out. She is a Mute Swan. White with the black on her face around the bill. She also has some grey mottling in her feathers, so I...
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    Talk to me about Swans. NOW with Pictures

    Thanks for the replies. The Swan is coming today. I have a smalish pen set up for it....a temporary pen.( 8 x 20) It has a house, and a cover over the yard. I have flock raiser..and cat/dog food and all stock. I will eventually move it to a larger pen, as soon as I can get it covered. This swan...
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    Talk to me about Swans. NOW with Pictures

    I haven't been on the site in a while, just life getting crazy and the rescue going in full swing. However, I now find myself possibly needing to take in ONE female swan. I know nothing about her, or swans at all for that matter. Can I put her in with the Goose and runner ducks?? Or maybe with...
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    Broody chickens and duck eggs

    yes, I have let my bantam cochins hatch out ducklings. It works great! Mine have hatched out turkeys for me as well. Only problem is...the "momma's" are so small, and can only handle maybe 2 or 3 eggs.
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    Diseased flock

    If you have to cull the entire flock...depending on the size of the coop....I would get a bag of AG lime..Throw some in a bucket and add water, and white wash the entire inside of the coop. I do this in my barn and coops. It helps with the smell and bacteria. Make sure you get the walls...
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    Black Minorca Bantam?

    Quote: Thank you so much. Now I just need a little guy to keep her company....she is currently living with Bantam Cochins.
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