We bought 3 straight run Chinese, hoping we'd get at least 2 hens. Of course, we got a pair of ganders and a hen. They bonded to me and love people. I hate to part with them. But for the sake of my one hen! We already had a pair of ganders to start with! Chicago area.
Recently i nursed a duckling from new duck disease/sepsis back to health. It's been a few weeks and it doesn't have great balance yet. The other ducklings attack him, so i keep him separate. If this duckling ends up being permanently handicapped, what do you suggest I do to for him in general...
Hi all - one of our new ducks (a little less than 2 weeks old) suddenly took ill this morning and didn't seem well. From all appearances, we are guessing it's new duck disease, as the duck is severely off balance, flopping it's legs, seems listless, labored breathing, and is also refusing to...
I have a goose shelter that closes, like a mini barn, for my 2 young geese. It's their first winter. It's down to 0° F here. Last night I kept them with a heater since it was very cold. How cold can they tolerate without a heat source? Thanks.
We have had a mature hen and a pullet drop dead within 24 hours of eachother, without injury. We have 20 chickens. They free range. The polish pullet was isolated. The mature comet was free range. What to do?
I want Rouen ducks, what should I start with? I have 2 African geese and chickens (separately). Coops can be built, we have 5 acres of open flat grass. Thanks!
Can you train Geese not to be aggressive toward your dog? My dog is a 95 lb bulldog, and she is an angel with them. They peck and tug on her and she just lets them. She seems to want to socialize with them, even "giving paw" to them. Any tips how to make them friendly?
Their feet are so different and their size difference is substantial. They are from the same tub from Big R in Wyoming labeled African Goose. Thoughts?
Hi, I live in the Northwest suburbs Illinois. We have up to 20 chickens for laying, and 2 new African goslings. I am new to the geese and hope to learn a lot here!
Michal