Search results for query: *

  • Users: Medda
  • Content: Threads
  • Order by date
  1. Medda

    Duck Predator?

    HI all, Been a while. I've lost 2 ducks recently (1.5 months) to something. Both have had the flesh/feathers stripped from head and neck down back. Back flesh was eaten but not the breast or internals. Any idea what kills like that? Both were killed in late afternoon - before dusk/evening...
  2. Medda

    Duck coop? vs. existing chicken coop

    Hi all, I started the chicken adventure 3 years ago and now I‘m adding ducks. My chicken coop is a Woods (10x16) coop and I will have about 25 birds in it. I am adding about 7-9 ducks depending on my hatch rate. So now my questions: 1) could i house the ducks in with the chickens? I do a...
    • Medda
    • Thread
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Ducks
  3. Medda

    Brooder within Woods Coop?

    Hi all, It’s been a while since I posted but it is that time of year for new little ones. I just got 9 new little cheepers. They are 2.5 weeks old now and in the brooder in the garage with their Mama Heating Pad and doing great. I’ve been researching the best way to intregrate them into my...
  4. Medda

    First Fall/Winter - Egg laying?

    Hi all, This is my first Fall/Winter with chickens. The chicks were hatched in March and are 8 months old. No supplemental light in the coop. Most of the chicks stopped laying a few weeks ago with the exception of my hybrids (red/gold/black sex links). From the hybrids I'm getting on average...
  5. Medda

    Have no idea if fertile?

    Hi all, Decided to see if I could if I could tell if my eggs are fertile this morning. However my eyesight isn’t what it used to be (even with contacts lol) so I have no idea if these are fertile. My pullets and cockerel are 7 months old now. Anyway, any expert opinions on these? I tried to...
  6. Medda

    Rcom MX20 vs. Incuview w/ humidikit

    Hi all, I would like to get into incubation and hatching of my own backyard flock’s eggs as well some more expensive shipped eggs eventually. I’ve been reading reviews and product descriptions trying to do my due diligence before purchasing. I think I’ve narrowed my choices to the Rcom MX20...
  7. Medda

    Incorporating a brooder area in Woods Coop?

    Hi all, I think I want to incubate some eggs from my flock in the future and need some advice on how I can incorporate a brooding area within the Woods coop. Ideally, I would like to be able to move the chicks into the coop/brooder area within the first day or two of hatch (I will have electric...
  8. Medda

    One of many - 1st Egg!

    Hi all, Well I’ve finally gotten my first egg. I didn’t see it yesterday evening around 5:30 but it was in the coop just now at 11 am. Hen laid it in the corner of the floor of the coop, not in the nesting box. I’ve got a community style box that has been in the coop for several weeks now. I...
  9. Medda

    Convertible nest box designs/plans for roll-away or flat?

    Hi all, Looking for designs, plans, or premade nest boxes that are primarily roll-away but could be converted to flat if I end up with a broody hen. Does anyone know of nest boxes like this? Or have plans for home-made ones? Ideally, I was looking at a community style roll-away box or...
  10. Medda

    Suggestions for blocking off underneath coop?

    Hi all, I need to fence/block off the access to underneath the coop do the chicks will not be able to go under and to keep predators from gaining access to the run. I’m stumped at the moment on how to secure the fencing to ground, etc. For the actual run, I am going to use a 10’x6’ chain link...
  11. Medda

    Sexing help please...

    Hi all, My original order from Ideal contained 2 Buckeyes, 2 Easter Egger, and 2 Welsummer. I feel pretty good abot the Welsummers as both have reddish breasts. Need some help with the buckeyes and the remaining Easter egger. These are all 7 weeks old now. Buckeye #1 - I’m thinking pullet...
  12. Medda

    Woods coop build in process - and questions!

    Hi all, I met with my contractor/shed builder to go over the details of my Woods coop on Tuesday. After thinking about things for a day, I would like some opinions/advice on a couple of things. I’m doing the 10x16 KD type coop. I’m having him put the human door on the West side of the coop...
  13. Medda

    Question - adding 2 day old chicks to brooder with 2 week old chicks OK?

    Hi all, Quick question - I got 12 chicks originally shipped from Ideal. They were hatched on Tuesday, March 6th and I got them on Thursday, March 8th. 2 of the littles didn't make it. I now have the chance to add some Easter Egger/Ameracuana chicks tomorrow from my local feed store. The...
  14. Medda

    Adding chicks?

    Hi all, I received 12 chicks from a Ideal Thursday that were hatched last Tuesday. They will be one week old tomorrow. I lost one yesterday (found dead in the morning) and I have a second chick that was in rough shape yesterday. I’ve tried direct PND, a mash of feed, water, and corn syrup...
  15. Medda

    New chicks checklist....

    Hi all, I know there are numerous threads about caring for baby chicks but I’m kind of paranoid and definitely like to be prepared. Here is my checklist for when my babies arrive Friday, March 9th (12 chicks of varying breeds from Ideal). What have I forgotten? Wire dog crate brooder for...
  16. Medda

    Woods coop enclosed run help

    Hi all, I am about to begin construction on an 8x16 Woods coop with help from some construction-minded friends. For background, I will initially be getting 10 chicks on March 9th from Ideal. I’ve started construction on a 4x6 brooder on 18 inch legs that will be in the garage (1 foot solid...
  17. Medda

    Newbie questions???

    Hi all, I’ve ordered my chicks (10 total) for a March 9th delivery. I’ve taken that Friday off as well as the following Monday. I will also be able to work from home on Tuesday. I am trying to get as prepared as I can be and have picked up some PND and Blu-Kote and the chicks are being...
  18. Medda

    Ideal Hatchery and flock make up?

    Hi all, I am getting ready to place an order for some chicks and have been looking at Ideal hatchery as they allow a price point for shipping instead of a minimum chick number. I am thinking of ordering 2 each of Red Sex Link, Black Sex Link, Gold Sex Link, Buckeye, and Easter Egger for 10...
  19. Medda

    Finally started the tractor build....

    Hi all, Well I finally got started on my tractor build. I’ve never built anything before but I’ve learned to use: A circular saw, a table saw, drill, impact driver, clamps and levels, etc. I don’t expect this to be a great coop but I’m hoping it will be ‘square-ish’ enough to function. I’m...
  20. Medda

    Basic questio/Suggestions

    So I’ve finally settled on a design, gotten the lumber, and gathered most of the needed tools. The tractor will be 4’ wide by 12’ long in the run with a 4’x4’ coop over one end. All exposed run areas will be covered by 1/2 inch hardware cloth. I plan to anchor the hardware cloth with...
Back
Top Bottom