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    I know its late but I NEED goslings! Anyone who can help me out, please do.

    Okay, I am hoping somebody can help me out. In May of this year of ordered 9 goslings from Metzer Farms to be delivered in June. I hand raised them so that they would be very comfortable around people and to make them pet temperment. Unfortunately tonight I returned home to find all 8 remaining...
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    Boondocker Farms

    Hey everybody, I was looking into getting some Ancona ducks and I heard that Holderreads sold his stock to them. I have been searching for them on google but can't find any contact information or a website. Anybody know how to get a hold of them? I'd really like to invest in some day olds this...
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    Brooding ducks in December

    Howdy everybody, Well my worst nightmare happened last night, when i went outside to put my flock of 9 adult ducks to bed they were nowhere to be found. I live in a rural version of suburbia, properties are generally 1.5 acres and very little traffic. I allowed my flock to free ranger which they...
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    Geese have "flown the coop"

    I am heartbroken but I guess that is the risk you take when you free range your birds. I live in on 2 acres of land in Connecticut, very safe with few predators accept for the occasional fox or coyote, but generally they are chased off by my Giant Schnauzer (Great LGD). Anyways my two baby geese...
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    Looking for goslings...

    I am looking for goslings this late in the season. Does anyone know where I might be able to find some? I checked major hatcheries and have not found anything. I am looking for any breed of goose, I already have a steady flock of Embdens that are 2 months old. Any suggestions would be greatly...
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    Extream infection.

    Before I start this I would like to make it very clear before I'm torn to shreds that I am 4 hours from any avian vet. So here we go... Yesterday around 5 o'clock I noticed that my jumbo Pekin duck had a lot of flies harassing her vent. To get a closer look I found to gash wounds under her...
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    Dog walker gone wild.

    I live in suburbia where I have about 2 acres of land and raise ducks, geese, and chickens. Today when I was in the living room I heard my SQ silkie rooster freaking out so I immediately bolted outdoors with a bat. I found a huge labrador retriever who had run off the street and causing mayhem...
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    Silkie Attacked...HELP

    My splash silkie pullet "Chloe" was free ranging today with my flock of ducks and my rooster "Craig". I was doing work inside and last saw her around 4 pm by the river relaxing and being ever so cute. Well today when I went out for about 30 minutes I came home to find Craig alone in the coop and...
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    Predator attack, Scare off my broody?

    Hi I just had a pack of coyotes at my doorstep harassing my ducks. Its 1:42 am and my broody is now off her nest. I got out there in time to save my birds I believe, I can not be too sure since its dark out and its hard to get a proper headcount when everyone is freaking out. I ran out there...
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    Fertile duck eggs?

    Hey yall quick question: I've had some ducks since last August and they started laying in March. I had 3 drakes: 8 hens until last week when one of my drakes didn't return from free ranging. A wild mallard hen joined my flock in February and she just set on some eggs. I have seen my black runner...
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    Wild Mallard Joins Flock

    hey ya'll, i got a flock of a dozen ducks, all different types of breeds, including a male wood duck. Well they are able to range out in the yard in a fenced in area about 100 ft x 100 ft. Well two weeks ago it seems a wild mallard female joined the flock which brings my number to 13. I didn't...
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    Lonely male wood duck.

    Hey everybody, I have a male wood duck who is a Juvenile bought from Murray McMurray in December. His mate died in one of the many blizzards to hit the North East this winter. I am located in Connecticut, does anyone have any idea of where I can find a lone female of similar age. Thanks!
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    Lost Duck to a Hawk, what to do.

    Lost a 10 lbs duck to a hawk this afternoon, walked outside and the hawk was on top of one of my girls. Should I get a gun? I want the hawk to pay...
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    Free Ranging Ducks

    Hey everybody, I have about 14 -- nineteen week old ducks. Many different breeds, and wanted to free range them when the snow finally melts. They have never free ranged before, but I think they will benefit. How can I train my flock to stay on the acre of land that I own (in a private...
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    Muscovy Ducks

    Does anyone have a pair of muscovy ducks that they are willing to sell (and ship.) If so let me know and I would be happy to pay a good price of them.
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    19 week old ducks -- still haven't gotten any eggs. Is this normal?

    Hey everybody, I have purchased the beginnings of my flock back in late August. Got them as day olds, and its been 19 weeks and I still haven't gotten any eggs from anybody. I have nest boxes available and everything. Feeding them layer feed, and I am getting very frustrated. What do yall...
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    Ducks for Sale

    15 different types of ducks for sale in Connecticut. Shipping available. Paypal accepted, as well as money orders. Everything from Pekin ducks to Wood ducks. Please inquire below or email me.
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    Hardly Used Incubator, includes automatic egg turners.

    Hi all, I am selling a lightly used Hova incubator, I will include automatic egg turners for free. Will ship. Works very very very well, perfect condition. Used once!! PLEASE feel free to email me. $75 or best offer.
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    Ducks for Sale

    15 different types of ducks for sale in Connecticut. Shipping available. Paypal accepted, as well as money orders. Everything from Pekin ducks to Wood ducks. Please inquire below.
  20. PDurkin

    Its 10 degrees and freezing! What should I do for my ducks!?!

    Hi, I live in Connecticut and tonight its 10 degrees! I have a flock of ducks outside cooped up in a pen with a tarp over it for body heat (its about 5x5) It is very crowded for a reason, about 15 birds out there. Will they be okay for tonight? What should I do? Should I expect deaths tomorrow...
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