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    Building a new pond for ducks

    Has anyone built a pond from scratch? Esp, using solar power? I have a bunch of Muscovy ducks, and would like to put a pond in for them. Any ideas, designs etc would be helpful. Thanks Jessica
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    No eggs hatching

    Hopefully someone out there may know what is going on. About a month ago, I tried hatching some chicken and duck eggs in the incubator. Most of the chicken eggs hatched, and out of dozen duck eggs, only 2 hatched. Some of the other were moving around, started pipping, but then died. When I...
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    where do you guys get your Jersey's

    A couple months ago, I was able to buy my first group of Jersey giants, and I must say I am hooked. I have been interested in them for quiet awhile, just have never seen them available around here, but I was wondering, where does everyone get their birds from? I currently just have black and...
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    anyone know what happened to my ducklings?

    I was all set for my ducklings to hatch. They were in the incubator with the chickens, the chicks came out fine.. Time came for the ducks, one came, then the second one, and he/she came out a little strange. All the other eggs were doing fine, moving around. then nothing. the next day, I decided...
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    where to find DE, food grade?

    I live in Maine, and seem to be having some trouble finding food grade DE. Anyone have any ideas? I live in the Newport /Bangor area. I am willing to drive a little ways to get it. I asked the TSC in Bangor, and the girl looked at me like I had 5 heads and had no idea what I was even talking...
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    Need some help with Muscovie colors-Pics

    Just wondering what some of my ducks are. thought I knew, but...any help would be appreciated. thanks Jessica Was told this guy was a gray barred, but then maybe a silver?
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    Muscovy breeding question

    So, my muscovies have been breeding like crazy, but I haven't seen any eggs yet. How long does it usually take for hens to start laying? Also, anyone know what I could possibly get with these crosses? This is what I have for mating pairs so far.. Gray barred drake and a chocolate ripple hen...
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    Ok for ducks and chickens to eat bunchberries?

    Just wondering if it is alright for my guys to eat these. I have a bag of them that I froze, plus my woods are stocked right full of the plants, so I don't really have a choice either way come summer. It's a berry that comes off one of the dogwood plants. Also, what treats do you guys feed...
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    Best way to tell, male vs. female Muscovy?

    Last summer, I recieved 2 Muscovies and was told that they were both female. Well, they are less then a year old and bigger then my males. I have read about a couple different ways to tell differences, and I just can seem to tell. None of my birds are more then 2 years old, so they are all still...
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    Looking for Muscovy breeders

    I live in Maine, and I'm looking for muscovys of all and different colors. Im having a hard time finding them around here, so if anyone is willing to ship, or if there is anyone in maine.... Thanks Jessica
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    Hello from Maine

    Just wanted to say hi from Maine. I currently have a dozen or so chickens, and 5 muscovys with hopes to expand the flock. I also have 3 horses, a bunch of cats and currently looking at some romney sheep. I would love to get into meat birds in the near future, and am hoping my girls will give me...
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