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    Lone duckling help

    I have a one week old duckling. She’s the only one who survived after my surrogate hen killed the others. I have her inside and she has clearly imprinted on me. The problem is she needs to go outside to be with my flock. How do I transition her to outside and not worry about her being killed by...
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    What to do with older hens

    i have about 20 hens of varying ages that I am replacing with new chicks. It’s been a long winter in which I have had to hide my head in shame and BUY EGGS at the grocery store. First, what’s the easiest way to get rid of older chickens? I’m thinking Craigslist for free. Second, what’s the best...
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    Duckling bully

    I have 8 ducklings about 6 weeks old. When I went to check on them today, two have had their wing feathers picked at until they are bleeding. They are just starting to quack so I know the two that are injured are female. I separated them but am wondering why this happened. I witnessed one doing...
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    Butchering Turkeys

    I have two Narragansett toms that I will be butchering this weekend. I am wondering which is more humane- slicing their jugular or chopping their heads off? I have watched some YouTube videos and see it done both ways. Anyone with helpful tips or videos would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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    Turkeys mating with chickens

    I have two tom turkeys just coming to maturity. Today I saw one mating with one of my chickens. I have read that they can hurt a hen due to their larger size. My question is should I purchase a turkey hen to save my chickens or will the boys fight over a turkey hen? The turkeys are purely pets...
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