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    Alternatives to livestock guardian dog

    Hello all, Since we have more and more ducks, we are considering to get an animal that could become our livestock guardian. Do you have experience with livestock guardians other than dogs ? If so, please share your experience. Thanks !
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    How do you setup your barn for wintertime

    Hello, I live in Canada, and it gets really cold during winter (-15 F), and we get a lot of snow. I am planning to have ducks next summer, as usual, but would like to keep some for wintertime. I was wondering if anybody that lives in a similar climate has tips as how to setup your barn for your...
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    Red Brand Apron Fence

    Has anyone tried the Red Brand Apron Fence (see link below) for keeping predators out (foxes, raccoons, etc.) ? I would love to have comments to see if I give it a go. Thanks ! https://www.louispage.com/blog/bid/66585/why-you-need-black-vinyl-coated-apron-fence
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    Saxony vs Duclair

    Hello all again ! I have Duclair, Saxony, Silver Appleyard, Rouen and Blue Swedish ducks. The eggs have hatched in an incubator, so they were all mixed. I cannot see the difference between the Duclair and Saxony (both yellow). At what age should I be able to observe a difference and be able to...
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    Sexing at 4 weeks

    Hello all ! I have 41 ducks, and at 4 weeks they will start eating different food (breeders and meat). I would like to know who's a male and who's a female in order to make the 2 groups. Has anyone used the cloaca technique at 4 weeks. I have tried at a couple of days, but I wasn't able to see...
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    When do you butcher ducks

    Hello, I have the following duck species and I am wondering if I should butcher them at 16 weeks, or earlier, or later. The goal is to have delicious tender meat, of course. - Rouen - Duclair - Blue Swedish - Silver Appleyards - Saxony Thanks for your input !
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    DIY Plucking machine

    Hello ! I am looking forward to make a plucking machine. I have found plans on the net. Does anyone has constructed one/has recommandations (plans, type) or tips. I have 20 ducks, and not willing to spend 500$ on this. Thanks a lot group !
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    Muscovy red wattles appearance

    When do the red wattles around the bill of the Muscovies start to appear. I have bought some and I am starting to think that they are Mullard since I don't see amy wattles coming out after 4 weeks. Thanks all !
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    Muscovy house dimension

    Hello all ! I will have my first Muscovy in 1 month. I have ordered 12 of them. I am building their house for when they are old enough to stay outside. I will lock them up at night to avoid predation. I will keep them only about 4 months, so only during summertime. I was wondering what...
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