Last season I acquired two female goslings, 2 buff ducks and 3 straight run Cayugas. Of course, all three Cayugas are male. I have just had a dozen straight run ducklings thrown in my lap recently (now 3-4 weeks old) and expect to have further issues with an excess of males.
I know that I need...
I was wondering if there were any breeders of straight large fowl Cornish on here? I am not looking for a cross, just quality Cornish. I do not have a color preference! Thanks in advance!
I am not new to chickens, but I am very new to meat birds. I am looking to start a sustainable flock. I am not interested in hybrids simply because I would like to not have to purchase birds each year, and would like to raise my own instead. I am mainly looking for a Dual Purpose breed, with a...
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It has been a few years since I last incubated and hatched eggs, so I have some questions.
I have the Genesis 1588 (New) w/ auto turner. I have never use an automatic turner before, but I understand that it is shut off the last three days (Day 18). After being shut off, are the chicks...
I know that more then likely one of my chicks has Cocci, based on the bloody stool. I have chicks, ducks, and geese in close quarters. I know that I need to treat the chicks with Corid...
My ducks and chicks do not share brooders, but can be in contact. Unfortunately, it seems that one or more of my chicks has Cocci (bloody poop). I am really hoping I can treat the rest of them, but I was wondering if I should worry about my ducks? Can they be treated with Corid? What about the...
I am still in the process of figuring out the best way to feed my flock. I have decided to lower the protein, etc to prevent angelwing. What I was wondering: Does anyone reccomend one feeding method over another? Holderread(Storey's Guide) Recommends 18-20% for the first two weeks, 2 to 7 weeks...
I have had chickens in the past, and brought home some new chicks last weekend! I have 4 Barred Rock pullets that are a week old yesterday, 2 ameraucana pullets that are a week old yesterday, and 3 Barred Rock pullets that are 2-3 weeks old. Has anyone had experience using the Purina Flock...
I had posted this picture in the Goose threads, but figured it was unfair not to make a thread for the Buffs as well. :)
They are super active, brave, and funny! I was wondering if anyone else had some Buff ducklings/ducks? I would love to hear about anyone elses experiences with them. :)
Blurry picture, but here they are!
All four are full of life. Eating, drinking, and having fun!
The buffs enjoy my company and will follow me, but those goslings are extremely attached already!
Everyone had Sav-a-Chick water yesterday, now just some niacin in the water and some grit in the...
At 6am my post office called, and my two Toulouse goslings and 2 buff ducklings from McMurray are here!
Happy, energetic, eating and drinking! My little gosling girls scream their little heads off when I am not in the room, too funny.
They will be on Purina Flock Raiser 20% Protein until two...
I have two Toulouse goslings that will be here any day now! I am very excited, but I have read and been told multiple things for feeding. Could anyone offer some clarification?
I am feeding my ducklings Purina Flock Raiser 20% Protein as of right now. I know that goslings have different needs...
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I curently have 3, week old cayuga ducklings. Next week I will be receiving day old Toulouse goslings from McMurrays. I am SO excited. I have been trying to figure out the best feed available to me for them. I am thinking of Purina Flock Raiser Sunfresh Recipe...
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I had posted a larger post earlier with no response, so I was hoping this shorter post would get some attention. I have week old cayuga ducklings. I have been feeding them unmedicated chick starter. I can not find waterfowl starter. I found game bird starter, chick starter, and just...
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I am new to the forums and just wanted to let everyone know I am here! :)
I have had chickens and waterfowl in the past and recently added to my life 3 cayuga ducklings. I will be adding some others in the future, as well as two goslings! Thankyou for all the wonderful...
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I have spent hours exploring the forums this week so I figured it would be a great time to join! I have had multiple breeds of chickens, duck, and turkeys in the past. Recently I decided I needed some waterfowl back in my life! Last Saturday I picked up some day old Cayuga ducks...