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    Early external pip- when to assist

    This is my first attempt at hatching peachicks. I am using a still air incubator- which I have attempted to maintain temp at 100-101.5 and humidity at around 55-60% will hand turning three times a day (180degrees). I know that these are not ideal but since I don't have an automatic turner or...
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    Breeding pens, pecking orders and housing roos

    I was hoping someone might be willing to give me some advise on best way to set up housing for my flock. I would like to be able to keep 4-6 different breeds with the thought of possibly selling hatching eggs for some of them. I am new to chickens and not sure if I understand pecking order dos...
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    Splitting pen

    I have 5 adult ducks, who I pen up at night. I would like to create a barrier within the same pen to brood the ducklings. My question is if the barrier is 18 inches high should I plan to put a top on to prevent other ducks from jumping in or will they likely be fine. Hoping to be able to use...
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    External Pip Day 24 (duck)

    This is my first time incubating duck eggs. I am using a still air incubator with the little dial/knob for heat adjustment. I have two hygrometers inside (Govee bluetooth & $10 one from amazon) they of course give different readings but I would say that i have managed a temp of ~102 throughout...
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    Straight-run orders on sex-linked chicks

    I am looking at ordering some sex-linked chicks. They are significantly cheaper when sold as straight run but given the ease of sexing these types I am worried that I will end up with all roos and not a general split. Does anyone have experience with this?
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    ISO silver mallards ducklings or hatching eggs

    Would love to add silver mallards to the flock. Does anyone know where I might find some?
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    Dabbling in getting a goose or two

    Hi- I currently have ducks and am leaning towards getting more +/- chickens. I was toying with the idea of getting 1-2 goslings along with my next duckling purchase to hopefully help protect the flock against predators during the day while roaming the barnyard. Any insight to having both ducks...
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    Best substrate for outdoor duck pen?

    Hello all, I am relatively new to BYC - ducks. My introductory post can be seen here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/hello-from-the-duck-pond.1310537/ I have been enjoying searching this site and seeing all the great ideas and knowledge you each have. I am trying to set up a duck...
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    Hello from the duck pond

    Hi - just wanted to introduce myself as I am new to BYC.com I am new to owning domestic birds and found my way here while doing research for my venture into backyard chickens. However, plans changed and for the moment we do not have chickens but rather ducks. Currently, we have 5 duck who are...
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