So I'm just about wrapping up my hardware installation. I'm curious to hear how you installed yours around windows and openings.
I only used screws and washers spaced tight together. Almost seems like overkill. I'm thinking about removing quite a few and putting wood trim around the edges of...
Hello fellow duck people!
I've got one quick question. How much is too much mealworms? My ducks have diarrhea without any other symptoms. We probably give them mealworms 4-6 times a day, a couple handfuls. Could this be the reason for the liquid poos?
Hey guys!
I'm trying to decide whether or not to provide food and water in the coop or not. I have an idea how I would mitigate the mess and keep it dry in there. I'm considering the situation considering the seasons as well as I live in Wisconsin! I would much appreciate you input!
So most everywhere on the internet says that cayugas cannot fly. I recently happened upon this small paperback book about cayugas specifically. It says that cayugas have no problem flying and that their wings need to be clipped! Can anyone confirm or deny this?
Hey all!
As I'm rushing to get this duck coop and run built before these buggers are ready for the outdoor life, (it blows my mind how fast they grow!) I'm trying to decide if I need a fenced in duck run.
I have a small 2000 sq foot backyard which is fully fenced in with 6 foot walls.
We...
Hey everyone!
My wife and I are new to raising backyard animals. We've got 4 awesome baby Cayugas!
What kind of subtle behaviors have you noticed in your flock that made you stop and say, "dang these guys are smarter then I thought!"?
We noticed that with our ducklings, one of them will...
I'm in the middle of construction on my duck coop. Just got the framing done!
I was looking for suggestions for winter ventilation on the top of my coop. The four small windows in the front and the triangular windows on the sides will have hardware cloth on the inside of the coop.
I also plan...