Having read through a LOT of posts and searched other sites, I have still not run across my particular situation. We have 4 Pekin ducklings who all started out normal. At some point, one little guy appeared to have had its beak pecked, as it looked like a bruise that bled ever so slightly, just...
Thanks Katie, so you're saying we should put them together during the day? Or should we move Blue in during the night and expect to be up before the chickens, so we can intervene? Appreciate your answering me! I'm remembering much from my chicken days, and have done a lot of research, but...
I searched the posts and found nothing on this subject and am hoping someone can give me some advice. We had problems, in the past, with keeping moms and babies in our main yard, so we built a smaller, VERY secure (both from aerial and ground attacks) yard to keep moms and babies together. It...
This was the original structure, which has since had steps added, and a more effective ramp. It has a solid, raised floor on pier blocks. We opted for 8x8 as that is the dimension of sheet goods. Interior is standard 2x4 construction, 2 repurposed windows and free roofing, which we expect to...
I love my chickens! Like everyone has said, they have their own, unique personalities, and like people, some are mean, some are funny, some are friendly, and some are crazy, My oldest grand-daughter (16) is fascinated by them and will spend hours 'hangin' with her peeps' when she's here. As for...