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  1. DuckCommander

    Ducks not laying

    Is there something I can do to get my ducks laying again. I get a very occasional egg from my Appleyards and my one Pekin hen lays every few days. They are all happy and healthy. Is there something I can add to their diet specifically to get a duck to lay more?
  2. DuckCommander

    Silver Appleyard ducks CANADA

    I am looking for breeders of Silver Appleyard ducks IN Canada. Looking to purchase some new lines for my flock! I am in Alberta but can travel some, or if you have hatching eggs available. or know of someone who has this breed please let me know :)
  3. DuckCommander

    Sportsman 1502 Hatcher HELP NEEDED

    I purchased a used Sportsman Hatcher last fall. It is a 1502 (non digital) model. I have been trying to regulate the temperature in it for the last few days and am having major troubles. I currently have it running with all 5 vent holes in back and 2 vent holes in side open and cannot get...
  4. DuckCommander

    Leg problems - Please help!

    I have 9-10 week old Cornish Rock Giants. We are feeding a mixture of wheat chop and grower ration. They are not remotely close to butcher weight. In the last week I have had four lose the use of their legs. They seem fine and healthy in every other way. Are they lacking a vitamin or nutrient...
  5. DuckCommander

    Appleyards

    Is anyone familiar with Appleyard ducks? Can you tell me more about what they are like? What does adults sell for on average? I was at a sale the other day and they sold $80/bird, is that normal or high? Anyone breed them?
  6. DuckCommander

    Death before zip

    Why would a chick die before they start zipping? I have had 4 die this way so far this hatch. Temp is good and I've been keeping humidity around 70%. They all externally pipped
  7. DuckCommander

    Using no egg turner

    If I was to not use an egg turner so that I can fit in more eggs. The eggs must be hand turned once daily, correct? But how do you prevent losing too much humidity in this process causing the eggs to vacumm seal the chicks?
  8. DuckCommander

    Storing Hatching eggs

    If hatching eggs are suppose to be stored at 55F/12C, where should I keep them? Its winter here and too cold outside. I have no cold room. Would putting them in a cooler work? Should an ice pack be added somehow? Ideas anyone?!
  9. DuckCommander

    Antibiotics and hatching eggs

    I am currently giving my chickens antibiotics and have to toss the eggs. I am wondering would these eggs be good for hatching?
  10. DuckCommander

    Over breeding caused injury on hen

    Poor Gertie's eyes were stuck completely shut when I discovered this today. These pictures were taken after a warm bath in the bath tub where she will be living for the next few days so she can heal up a bit. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to treat her? Should I get some eye drops for her?
  11. DuckCommander

    Wet bedding

    I house my ducks and chickens together over the winter (Northern Alberta, Canada). I am struggling with finding a way to keep the bedding dry so that I don't have to clean the coop every 4 days. I cleaned the coop Monday and bedded new straw, and its soaking wet again. I tried to put the water...
  12. DuckCommander

    Wet bedding

    I house my ducks and chickens together over the winter (Northern Alberta, Canada). I am struggling with finding a way to keep the bedding dry so that I don't have to clean the coop every 4 days. I cleaned the coop Monday and bedded new straw, and its soaking wet again. I tried to put the water...
  13. DuckCommander

    Wet Bedding

    I house my ducks and chickens together over the winter (Northern Alberta, Canada). I am struggling with finding a way to keep the bedding dry so that I don't have to clean the coop every 4 days. I cleaned the coop Monday and bedded new straw, and its soaking wet again. I tried to put the water...
  14. DuckCommander

    Wintering Call Ducks

    Is there anything I should know about wintering call ducks? Last year I had two call duck crosses and a pekin, I left them out in the pond until a layer of ice came. Then I put them in the chicken coop for the winter, where they did quite well. I have plugged a heat lamp into their summer...
  15. DuckCommander

    Results back from LAB - HELP!

    I sent two dead turkeys off to the lab. They came back with two different issues! 1. Blackhead Disease 2. Airsacculitis/Pneumonia They are sending off samples to be tested, and have given no recommendations for treatment at this time. I'm a bit lost here! First time with turkeys. I have 7...
  16. DuckCommander

    What to feed?

    Looking for new recommendations as to what to feed to my ducks to make sure they get the vitamins and minerals they need! My "feed store" seems very limited but I can travel around to find the right stuff. Currently I have been getting them a hen scratch mix and duck grower. The scratch concerns...
  17. DuckCommander

    Merriam and Orlopp Bronze Turkeys

    Can anyone tell me what the differences in looks are between the Merriam wild turkey and the domestic Orlopp Bronze? Also, I just acquired a Merriam turkey Tom, who has been in an indoor coop 24/7 for a long time. The previous owner had tried to let him go but he was too scared to leave the...
  18. DuckCommander

    Importing birds into Canada

    Has anyone ever imported poultry (chicks and ducklings) into Canada? (more specifically through the Sweet Grass border crossing into Alberta). I am wanting to get the chicks delivered to a town in Montana, pick them up and import them into Canada. I have no idea where to start and what is...
  19. DuckCommander

    Red mites HELP!

    My coop is completely infested with red mites. Which I just found out exsisted today! I have to go out and get whatever I need to fix this issue tomorrow. I am very limited on products around here, I tried to find Poultry Shield online and can only find it in the UK. I am in northern Alberta...
  20. DuckCommander

    Columbian Rocks and Light Sussex

    What is the difference between Columbian Rocks and Light Sussex?
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