We have a Pekin that is broody. She has built a nest on the edge of the pond. She has collected 8 eggs. We see her on and off the nest at random times.
How many eggs will they sit on? Are pekins good sitters? Do ducks get off the nest regularly while sitting?
We don't really know what to...
Two days ago I installed an AutoCoop coop door. I had the toner set to close almost 2 hours after sunset. Tonight I found a bird with it's head caught in the door. The door moves so slow I can not understand this. Has anyone else experienced this.
I have four ducks that are about 12 weeks old. They are 3 Peking 1 Cayuga. They are living in the Chicken area and have free access to a 1.5 acre pond. I am confused as to why I never find them in the pond. The first week or so that they had access they were always in the pond. Now, I can barely...
I have an issue that I am confused about. I had 10 ducklings that are 3 weeks old. Yesterday I moved them to a bigger pen and added a baby pool. This morning there were two ducks dead in the pool. I have no idea what happened. Did they drown? Are they too young for the pool? Did they need a way...
My little chicken farm is in Hollywood, SC. This is the second time in my life of having chickens. This time I am looking to make a little income from this hobby, at least enough to pay for themselves.
Currently, I have 57 chickens. Half are 11 weeks and Half are 7 weeks. We also have 10...