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moving chickens to new farm
We're moving from suburbia to little ranch an hour away. I'm at a loss on how to "pack" and transport 12 hens,9 ducks, & 6 geese. I'm hoping someone here will have some ideas, suggestions, or experiences to share.- Sonja1018
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- Forum: Managing Your Flock
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Wanted. Pilgrim Gander in Texas
Needing to find a Pilgrim Gander in north central Texas. We lost our sweet gander to coyotes and now his widow is alone. I hate seeing her by herself so we're willing to pick up within 100 miles of th thed Dallas area. Our goose is 9 months old and recently began laying. I prefer a gander near...- Sonja1018
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- Forum: Other Poultry - Birds & Hatching Eggs
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Hatching muscovy eggs in winter
I have a Muscovy pair that live with my chickens. Aviva is about 6 months old and has begin laying. I'm pretty certain the eggs are fertilized as Vincent has been a very busy boy. Recent temperatures have been in the 30s (Fahrenheit) and with just 3 eggs so far, she's not sitting. I want her to... -
Mites-- chickens, ducks, & goose
I've noticed mites on my hens. Most just had a few but one girl was pretty infested. I'll be treating them with ivermectine and disinfecting the coop this weekend. My concern is that I have a goose and two muscovy that share the coop. I've not checked the webbies for mites, but I'm assuming...- Sonja1018
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- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Can chickens eat [S]chai[/S] CHIA seeds?
I have some left over chai CHIA seeds and thought I'd add them to the hens' treat mix if its safe for them. I did a byc search and didn't find anything so bringing the question to the chicken professionals. :D- Sonja1018
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- Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
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Duck-sitter in north Texas?
...or place to board my duck I'm in far northeast Fort Worth and looking for a duck suave person to care for my Doodles (formally known as Qwackerjack) for a week in January 2015. Doodles is 3 months old & spends most of his day and all night in the house. He is kennel trained (when he feels... -
ISO Duck-sitter
SORRY FOR MISPLACED POST. ADMIN, PLEASE DELETE. :( I'm in far northeast Fort Worth and looking for a duck suave person to care for my Doodles (formally known as Qwackerjack) for a week in January 2015. Doodles is 3 months old & spends most of his day and all night in the house. He is...- Sonja1018
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- Forum: Where am I? Where are you!
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Things my duck eats - good/bad?
Kwackerjack is about 2 months old now and stays in the house 98% of the time & very spoiled. LOL so of course I want only the best for him while also keeping him happy and content. Let me start by saying his primary diet is "H and H Soy Free Non GMO Feed" but at 26% protein, I 50/50 it with... -
stinky duck poop
I've read there are different types of duck poops but not sure what's normal as in consistency, color,& odor. My 5 week old duck often expels a seriously unpleasant liquid. It's dark brown to blackish with consistency between milk &soft yogurt. It's usually accompanied by an audibly wet gasous... -
Duck Language (silly duck fun)
So I was googling away looking for sound bites of duckling calls & means when I came across this "wiki-like" page. I was cracking up so thought I'd share the smiles. (New here so hope this is ok) http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Duck_(language Anyone know of a site to find the meanings of... -
Duckling or egg incubation?
I have a single 2 week old duckling and I'm looking to get him/her a friend. Qwackerjack was hatched here and is bonded with us. My questions: Should we get a duckling or incubate another egg? A week or two old duckling would be easiest & most immediate solution. But since Qwackerjack is human... -
How I Became a Duck Mommy
I'd like to share the story of my little Qwackerjack. Please be kind, I'm sure many may not approve but I did what I thought was the right thing to do at the time I visit a local park a few days a week to feed the ducks and geese and to de-stress. It's beautiful with big trees and nice creek... -
Toys for Ducks
I have a week old duckling and was wondering what people offer their ducks to enrich their environment. So far Qwackerjacks seems to like cat ball with bell inside and a couple other little kitty toys (pilfered from the cats' toybox). I've thought about a big hanging toy like ones for parrots too. -
Sonja in Texas, new to ducks
There was an egg. Was it fertile? Let's see. Built homemade incubator, monitored temp/humidity, turned 5-7 times a day. Candled at one week and amazed it was indeed fertilized! Candled again about a week later, saw movement (wing?) and fell in love. July 29th, our sweet Qwackerjack left his...