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House drama
A fisher cat was allegedly spotted in the area which gave me the incentive to finally get all my ducks in one secure cage, previously I’ve had them split between three cages which was meant to be temporary until everyone got along, the older ducks with this years babies. Everyone’s been getting... -
Quail growls?
I’m new to quail, I got my first set earlier this spring and I’ve been raising three more that hatched around six weeks ago which I still haven’t introduced to the older birds. One of my older roos “Thistle” occasionally makes a funny little growl sound so I’m aware they can do this but I’m not... -
4 week old crowing?
My wee babies are about four weeks old today, I’ve heard they’re sexually mature at 6 weeks old “which is when the girls can begin laying and the boys will start to crow,” and they’re physically mature at about 8 weeks old. However I’m very confused by this because one of my babies just stood... -
Coturnix color questions
I have some questions regarding color and genetics. I hatched four chicks, sadly two passed away in the egg just before hatch, both were pharaoh. Of the four that hatched baby number three which was a pharaoh passed away after 12 hours. Of the remaining three I have are some sort of dilute... -
Broody Drake?
Bramble is an almost six week Welsh Harlequin cross with either a Buff or a Cayuga buff cross. I’m usually correct when vent sexing goslings but I have zero percent accuracy with vent sexing ducklings so I knew I probably was wrong with Bramble but Bramble appeared to be a female at first. After... -
Duck with leg feathers?
Anyone else seen this before? Rosebud is about two months old (Rouen) and I’ve noticed for the last two weeks that she has these fuzzy feathers on both her legs. -
Small Rouen duckling
About a week ago I had three ducklings arrive from Metzer. 2 Rouens and 1 black Swedish. One Rouen “Estella” was definitely the largest and likely older by a few days. The second Rouen “Rosebud” was smaller, and “Avis” the black Swedish being the tiniest by a smidge. All were active with... -
Show me your Classic Roman Geese
Classic Roman geese, also known as Plain-Headed Roman geese are one of the oldest breeds of geese in the world and are exceptionally rare, even more so here in America. Most Classic Roman’s here in America descend from Holdrread’s flock which were eventually taken on by Metzer. Sadly the entire... -
The Welsh Harlequin
Let me tell you how my day has been. Got up, went to let the birds out, noticed something had tried to get into the duck hut, suspected the fox. I let the birds out “11 geese + 4 ducks,” and immediately had to chase after the ducks because my female Cayuga “Moon Beam” was speeding down to the... -
Intrusive Thoughts
Today I made an attempt to control myself. Today I failed to control myself. -
What is this rotten yolk?
First time hatching ducklings, the mother killed all of this one’s siblings prior to hatch so I removed this egg and did the rest. out of all of the eggs I was worried about this one because it looked super gooey late in incubation. This little one just hatched, is full of energy and pushed...- Goosebaby
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Guard Geese
For anyone considering buying “Guard” geese to protect your flock, watch this first and then reconsider. Not my video, just found it on YouTube. Also TRIGGER WARNING the video involves the death of numerous chickens. The lesson. Geese will not and can not defend your flock. More info here... -
Merry Christmas!
On the first day of Yule the season gave to me One HORMONAL Flock! On the second day of Yule the season gave to me Darby & Strawby getting hissy and one hormonal flock! On the third day of Yule the season gave to me Three suspiciously stinky Delphi eggs, Darby & Strawby getting hissy, and one... -
Avian Formulary Links?
I’m looking for links for online formularies. I had bookmarked two but they’ve mysteriously disappeared and I can’t seem to find links for them here or elsewhere. So if anyone has any could you please share them?- Goosebaby
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- Forum: Managing Your Flock
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The Difference Between Duck & Geese
Geese Reincarnated Gods Done with your bs but loves you anyway Judging you “Can I assist you with that?” Assists anyway Complex relationship with buckets, boots, and bales So soft Breeding season: Lemongrab from Adventure Time The source of most traumatic childhood bird phobias. You... -
What’s your expierience with Tylan Injectible?
A friend and I were wondering a few things about the tissue necrosis symptom. Does injecting Tylan actually cause tissue necrosis? Do some birds get it and others don’t? Is there a way to avoid or counteract tissue necrosis from Tylan? If your bird got it how bad was it? Mild, moderate, or...- Goosebaby
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Another fake farmer
This is why I warn people about following advice they find on YouTube. A lot of it is either misinformation, outright bs, or abuse peddled by people who know nothing about raising animals. Be warned, this might be hard to watch. -
Laws regarding poultry theft or harm?
I’m in a weird situation currently with my flock, this is an evolving situation so I’ll keep updating if or when something more develops. So some brief overview. I’m currently living with my parents. A former neighbor moved some property markers about the time she put her house up for sale, it...- Goosebaby
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Fever and panting
One of my female geese “Tuesday, 2 year old Roman x Toulouse cross” has been panting for the last several hours and her feet and bill are hot to the touch, her heart rate sounds elevated but isn’t racing. At times I think her stomach hurts because she stands with her legs staggered at times...- Goosebaby
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