Two beautiful drakes (Freya and Marshall Mathers) and a gorgeous rooster (Mozzie) were violently and viciously slaughtered in our yard today. They were all just 10 months old and the ducks had come to us as hatchlings. Had my poor, traumatized Mother-in-law (who lives in a separate trailer on...
We got three chickie girls as newborns last May. They're great little layers, but we have them primarily as pets. They're total love-bugs and super spoiled!
Husband and I have decided we'd like to get them a rooster for companionship and protection purposes. I know people are often looking...
I'll start this by saing that yes, I know that the two key issues with cold weather are time to acclimate and protection from drafts...
We only have 3 chickie girls. They have a ready-to-assemble coop/"run" with 24/7 access to a half-acre or so of yard. We also have 2 ducks who are equal...
I'll start this by saing that yes, I know that the two key issues with cold weather are time to acclimate and protection from drafts...
We only have 3 chickie girls. They have a ready-to-assemble coop/"run" with 24/7 access to a half-acre or so of yard. We also have 2 ducks who are equal...
We live just north of Houston. Our two ducks have been outside all "winter"... but night time temps are usually 40-60F with the coldest ducks have ever been out in being about 30F. Tonight, it's supposed to hit 20F, the next night it's supposed to drop all the way to 10F and there's supposed...
Apparently Little Debbie was standing under the roost and someone pooped down her. I noticed when it was still fresh, but I was late for work and even though I knew it would be much better to deal with it immediately, I really had to go. Now the poop is dry and I don't know how to get it off...