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  1. LeahinTexas

    The birth and death of a "good" idea

    You guys are all so nice and patient with newbies! This is a great forum. Leah
  2. LeahinTexas

    The birth and death of a "good" idea

    Quote: Careful -- you'll talk me into it. They are amazingly cute!
  3. LeahinTexas

    The birth and death of a "good" idea

    All domestic breeds are considered domesticated regardless of how they were raised. They have been selectively bred for characteristics that generally make them bad at survival in the wild. All feed store ducks are domestic varieties. Thank you for the clear explanation here! I was beginning...
  4. LeahinTexas

    The birth and death of a "good" idea

    Quote: How could anyone possibly think it is a good idea? Well, I wasn't educated on the concept. The analogy of ducks and dogs is good as far as goes, I guess, but I think of ducks as wild animals, not domestic animals. I have never seen a domesticated duck. The ducks that I see at our...
  5. LeahinTexas

    The birth and death of a "good" idea

    Yesterday, I went to our local hardware/feed store because they had a sign out front that said, "baby ducks." I just had to see those ducks. They were so cute. As I was there looking, it occurred to me that perhaps I could raise a few and then release them to our neighborhood retention...
  6. LeahinTexas

    Okay, now I'm not so sure of what breed to get...

    I live in hot and humid Houston, have a backyard situation and want to get three chickens. (Maybe four.) I have considered Isa Brown and most recently thought I had decided on Salmon Faverolles. But then I read a thread that encouraged another poster to mix it up and that idea appeals to...
  7. LeahinTexas

    Female Faverolles ... where to order?

    I didn't see Faverolles on their site, which made me think they don't have them. Should I call or send an email? Leah
  8. LeahinTexas

    Female Faverolles ... where to order?

    I am thinking of ordering three sexed female Faverolles chicks. From what I can tell, I can order five from Cackle for $28.85, or 3 for $41.70 from My Pet Chicken. Does anyone have experience with either of these hatcheries? Any words of wisdom? These are for a backyard situation in the...
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