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    How to deter a large fox?

    Two days ago, we lost a chicken to what we thought was a hawk due to having had problems with hawks in the past. Today we were able to hear the commotion and saw a large fox inside our chicken coop. It easily hopped over our fence which is decently high. Our chickens were thankfully able to...
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    Can chickens eat aquarium snails?

    After being mislead on what snails i got from petsmart, and some problems that have come along with that, i have come to the decision i have to get rid of the snail. I don’t want to kill it for no reason so i’m wondering if my chickens will enjoy it as a snack. Can they eat apple snails from my...
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    Betta Fish Help!

    I know this might not be the best place to post this, i thought i’d try. I rescued a betta fish a few weeks ago, and he seemed a bit stressed from the beginning. i have done 25% weekly water changes and he has lots of silk plants, a log hide, indian almond leaves, and the tank has a filter and...
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    Thinking of Getting a Cockatiel

    I am considering getting a cockatiel, but I am unsure whether to get one or two birds. If anyone could share some advice it would be much appreciated! I will be away for about 4-6 hours for school during the week, however, there will always be at least one person home at all times. I have lots...
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    Ducks Pecking?

    A few days ago, 4 of our 6 mallards, who were raised for release after being abandoned, flew off to a pond nearby. The other two stayed around in the stream on our property. Today one flew away in the direction of the pond where the others are, but since the last one cant fly yet he was left...
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    Duck Release Help

    I had 6 mallards who we rescued from abandonment and they are currently 11 weeks old. We would have released them sooner but one was late to develop his flight feathers and we wanted them to stay together. Currently, two have flown away and are on their own, and we are left with 4. We will be...
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    Ducks Flew Away

    Tonight as i was putting my 6 mallards who are 10 weeks old, two flew off and i am not sure where they went. i was planning on releasing them soon anyways but am waiting on a late bloomer to finish growing his flight feathers. Anyways, two of them took off and flew away together. They have been...
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    Tiny Turkeys?

    We have 10 turkeys all the same age (12 weeks). Six are much larger and the other four are very small in comparison and seem to be far behind in development. Would anyone know a reason to this?
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    Hello! I'm New Here

    Hi everyone! I have been referencing BYC for my chickens for a while and decided to make an account. I have had chickens for a few years now and have recently taken in some mallard rescues to be released soon. I'm excited to be joining the Backyard Chicken community!
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    When to Release Rehabilitated Mallards?

    I have 6 mallard ducks who we rescued from being abandoned. They have been raised in the stream in my backyard but I am planning on moving them to a pond soon. They are 8 weeks old and all can fly but one. Should I release them asap so they don't fly away leaving the one behind? Or do I wait...
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