I just recently purchased some adult Muscovy, and I would like to hatch some chicks. Do I just leave the eggs where mom is laying them or should I bring them inside? I usually incubate chicken eggs, but I’m hoping that mom will do the job. Also, how do I know that mom will want to sit on the...
I have a 6 week old Rouen duck that I am trying to figure out the sex of. I plan on butchering 2 of my ducks along with my Cornish Cross, but I want to keep some to breed. Any help with the Rouen would be appreciated.
I’m getting ready for lockdown tomorrow, but I have never been able to get my humidity past 50 degrees. Are there any tricks that anyone has used to raise it besides adding more water?
I had a major outbreak of mites (or maybe lice). I have cleaned the coop, dusted with DE, sprayed with Permethrin. Maybe I’m doing it all wrong, but I checked a few hens and the mites haven’t died. I am frustrated and in need of some friendly advice. Thanks in advance!
I received these chicks from my sons elementary school when the first grade hatched some eggs. The teacher was unable to tell me what breed they are, and I'm new to owning chickens do any help would be appreciated.