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  1. QBRanch

    My poor babies

    Ok, so last week our roo who isnt allowed in the coop (because of the main roo) hangs around the house all day and then roosts in a tree that is about 30 feet tall. And he likes to be up there high. Well, last weekend he came up missing. We found some feathers and that's it. Then just this am...
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    Sooo, is the weather going to mess up the girls?

    Well, I went out again and have three more eggs on top of my two.. Which i'm not complaining I just dont want it to mess things up for them. Plus, my roos are starting their strutting and claiming of girls. I did crack one egg open last night and it was fertile. So, we know they're um yea! Even...
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    Sooo, is the weather going to mess up the girls?

    Ok, our weather went from 15-20 degrees to 35-45 degrees in about two weeks. My girls have started to lay again. But, the news says it will go back down again. Will this affect them? They have a heat lamp that was put in right before Christmas. Oh Oh, I must brag too none of my roos would crow...
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    Post your Duck names!

    I have Pekin Ducks and Well, none of my girls are named yet. Can't keep track which is who as of this moment maybe in the spring. but, my son had to name the drake right when he came home and it's Aflac. So, our saying is "Welcome to the Aflac headquarters. All claims will be processed in order...
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    They are just babies but very unique markings maybe you can help

    I ordered 10 heavy breeds, 10 silkies and 5 barred rocks... I have destinquisted the Silkies and barred rocks. There is a couple other heavy breed that i will not know until bigger because they are black or yellow. But there is three that just make me wonder because they are very unique to the...
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    Baby Chick dying.. maybe some help!

    Well, all sad to say but it didn't make it. Kept spittin back up. and well kind of had a seizure like deal and then went... Poor baby. now we sit and watch the rest of them. So, far all is drinking, chirping, eating and alot of poopin going on..
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    Baby Chick dying.. maybe some help!

    I just recieved my first order for the new year.. I have a little one who is just laying there and from what I can tell it has fluids in it's lungs (From the sound it's making). So, what can you all suggest I do? Any help would be great! Thanks. I want to try and save if possible..
  8. QBRanch

    The roos that just wont crow!

    i hope soon one will crow wether it be the older one or the younger ones.. Either way I WANT ONE... lol by the way I love your saying about the attention span... That is so like me! lol
  9. QBRanch

    The roos that just wont crow!

    Ok, so I have three roos. Two which just won't crow. One is pretty with his little spurs and all the other no spurs but just as pretty. The breed is a toss up with those two. My third one is a NHR roo. He is about 6 months old and yet not a crow has been heard. I really was excited to hear them...
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    Please help! Raising baby chicks NOW in a cold climate!

    Ok, so i ordered my babies. They will be here on the 22nd. Now I am in limbo of how I am going to make there little warm home. I have convinced DH to give up a shed or at least partial of it. He was so nice to give up part of the insulated one. Wooohooo. So, I went threw some of the material I...
  11. QBRanch

    HOW DO I SHIP CHICKS

    I just bought 25 yesterday from Ideal and they said they will be sending between 10-15 roos to keep my order warm. So, I will let you all know around the 22nd of this month. I AM EXCITED!
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    Upset about my pekins- just need a friend or two

    you know this wasn't the first time I was treated this way. And now I have decided it will be my last. I am up front with people and I will let them know that I am still learning about ducks or about other breeds beside RIR and NHRs. I did live some what of a sheltered life as a child, when it...
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    Upset about my pekins- just need a friend or two

    I didn't know the price that most would usually pay for a Pekin. And not really knowing anyone here in town I figured well she has em and the kids would like them and I need some eggs sooner the ever. I paid. Now I even regret calling that woman the first time. But, the kids love them and I am...
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    Upset about my pekins- just need a friend or two

    I will be buying new ones from the hatchery next year. I never actually knew about a hatchery until just about three weeks ago when a neighbor told me about it. Back home as a kid we had enough of them that we never bought from any one except our roosters so this buying thing is new and I put...
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    Upset about my pekins- just need a friend or two

    So, I heard about this lady who has adult pekin ducks for sale. I jumped on it because they are so cute and have such a great personality. When I showed up she had what she called her Drake pen (fully inclosed) and her Female pen (fully inclosed). I asked her if I could buy 3 females and 1 male...
  16. QBRanch

    Can you suggest a good breed??

    your suggestion did help very well. I have been iffy on the buff orpington and have more or less a second opinion helps me out alot! thank you....
  17. QBRanch

    Can you suggest a good breed??

    :DOk ladies and gentlemen, I am getting my order in for next year and I need to know the best egg production and the best brooders? So, please if you could give me some advice on which breed works for you and which breed doesn't. I have RIRs right now and they don't like to brood so I am going...
  18. QBRanch

    MASSACRE...I need a shoulder... :(

    I feel your pain. In October we lost 25 RIRs to a couple of my neighbors dogs! Left me with three hens. I was givin 2 roos and 6 older hens this past two weeks to help build back up. You know the worse part of it is it always happens when we are not around to protect them. Sorry for your lost.
  19. QBRanch

    Geese wanted if your willing to ship

    I am looking for two to four geese. goslings or mature I'm ok. African, Seb or anything. They all are gorgous and I love their personalities. If your willing to ship please let me know your cost and here is my zip code for shipping 81527. Thank you so much. This will be DH and my christmas gifts.
  20. QBRanch

    about sexlinks

    Can anyone give me any information on them or websites to learn about them? I have purchased 3 mature hens and I don't know anything about them and I would love to learn as much as I can! Thanks
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