I have three ducks I basically rescued as ducklings. They’re Pekins (yes I somehow survived what I call “attack of the niacin deficiency” months), and unfortunately it wound up 2 drakes and 1 hen. With the ideal drake to hen ratio I clearly need more hens. But I would really prefer to NOT get...
Okay, asking for expert help here. (This is my first time raising turkeys.)
I have a mixed flock: 17 chickens (5 of which are roosters unfortunately), 3 Ducks, and one turkey hen. I had 2 hens but one of them died when they were young. Ethel the turkey is about 8 months old, currently...
Okay, please be nice, I’m needing help.
I have 7 hens (various breeds) that I purchased as chicks, now 8 months old.
I have one turkey hen (absolute sweetheart).
And, I have 7 silkies, I also raised from chicks, 4-5 months old, 2 of which have turned out to be Roos.
Here’s the problem:
The...
So I decided to move my three young ducklings into the larger flock run. Don’t worry, I didn’t put them in with my flock (chickens + 1 Turkey hen) but rather put them in a medium sized coop beside the large chicken house.
Here’s the question:
My Turkey hen, Ethel, is all wound up about it! As...
Hey! Happy to be here. I’ve come to this site many times for helpful advice and decided today is the day I go ahead and join.:)
I’m presently raising:
6 silkies
7 hens (various breeds)
1 turkey hen
And 3 ducklings
Everyone is under 8 months.
This is my second flock. I absolutely love raising...