I am looking for a good home for our female mallard. Her name is BB and her mate was killed by a coyote. Since then she has not left the yard and I have no money for a new mate for her. She likes our pond and virtually cares for herself but she needs a good home with other ducks and the...
It is only because I saw it happen that I am sure my female mallard was attacked by a hawk and he tore her right front shoulder up pretty bad. I think he injured her left foot when he dropped her too because she won't stand on it but gives no sign of major injury upon touch.
I have her in the...
I am in need of a second roo and seeing as mine is a young roo, I am hoping for one a little more mature (or seasoned, if you will). I am in Southeast Missouri. If anyone has one they are interested in selling, please send me a message on here and I will get back with you.
This is my sons Drake. His name is Socko and he is about three months old. He now has a girl but she is still pretty skiddish, so I am giving her time before I try and get some pics of her. Socko is doing great and they are both so fun to watch. For some odd reason, he doesn't get into the water...
I went to let my girls and boys out this morning and, as has become habit, I checked the nests and almost missed it but it was there snuggled down in the nest next to the 'example egg'.
I let out a little yip and all my birds (duck included) stared at me like something was wrong!!! I am so...
I began keeping chickens because I can no longer work due to heart issues and wanted a way to help the family and keep busy since my son was preparing to enter kindergarten. I started with two delaware hens and then purchased five more chickens. Next thing I knew, I was buying 16 more chickens...
My son has decided he wants to raise some ducks and I am thinking of getting him a pair or four Pekins. I have no clue about ducks as I have never raised them and know no one personally that does. I want him to start with young ones as this is his first 4H project. Beyond the fact that they are...
I am a first time flock mom and I love it. I live in Southeast Missouri with my widowed mom, husband of 9 years, our 5 year old son, 16 chickens, 6 cats, 5 fish, 3 cockatiels, 1 dog, and 1 rat . I have lived here for 23 years...it's my childhood home.
We had chickens when I was a small child and...