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  1. DuckDuckSook

    Undecided- Anyone ever feel the same?

    Well said.
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    Bumblefoot?

    Yup. That was me with the Epsom Salt poultice recommendation. It worked quickly and efficiently for me when my duck had bumblefoot. I put it on, wrapped it, and within hours/day it helped me get the bumble out. I then put on antibiotic ointment and wrapped and continued that until it healed. So...
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    First-timer and so excited!

    Welcome! BYC is a great resource. Chicks are simply the best. Such little bundles of joy! Enjoy your little ones!
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    Undecided- Anyone ever feel the same?

    So glad it worked out. I love when the universe is on our side. You are not alone. :)
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    Undecided- Anyone ever feel the same?

    So true!
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    Run Floor

    My run is currently dirt. I do put mulch down occasionally and also straw. However, I'm redoing my set-up and I think I'm going to start using horse stall wood pellets in the run. They help with any mud, smell great, and become like sawdust when wet.
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    Can you imprint a turkey?

    My turkeys are imprinted to me and I didn't raise them. I got them when they were 6 months old.
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    Undecided- Anyone ever feel the same?

    Your post really hit home for me. I've been thinking about taking a break from chickens also. I get overwhelmed sometimes with it all, especially in the winter here in PA. We've had a rough one this year. I decided that I'm going to just downsize and see if that helps. I currently have 10...
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    Hardware Cloth - How Far Up Run and Run Floor?

    Yes. That would be very satisfying. Hoping that happens for me too!
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    Hardware Cloth - How Far Up Run and Run Floor?

    This is exactly what I think I'm going to experience. I'm moving the entire run/coop structure a bit a ways away from its current location so that might help. I'm hoping that I can at least make it more difficult and tedious for them to get in. I also hope that since I'm moving it down closer to...
  11. DuckDuckSook

    BUMBLEFOOT

    Yes! I put it on the foot. Wrapped it and then checked it later that day and it already helped draw out the bumble. It was so much faster, easier, and more efficient than the individual soaking sessions multiple times a day.
  12. DuckDuckSook

    Duck with Bumblefoot - Next Steps

    Just seeing this now. Ha! I ended up getting the core out after putting on an epsom salt poultice that is made for horses. I wrapped it with that on there, was able to get out the core, put on antibiotics, and she healed right up. I don't have the ducks anymore, but if we ever run into...
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    BUMBLEFOOT

    I had ducks with bumblefoot and the best thing for me was this: https://www.chewy.com/durvet-epsom-salt-horse-muscle-joint/dp/751542?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Durvet It is an epsom salt poultice. I was doing the soaking and wrapping for days on end. I did it with...
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    Hardware Cloth - How Far Up Run and Run Floor?

    Oh, that makes sense about the edge. The pavers are only an inch in height when laid on the ground though. The holes I see that they made for tunnels are actually not visible to me. I need to do some investigating to see just how far out they start. I already make the food inaccessible at night...
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    Hardware Cloth - How Far Up Run and Run Floor?

    But wouldn't they just dig the tunnels beginning at the end of the skirt anyway - regardless of what is on top of the skirt?
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    Hardware Cloth - How Far Up Run and Run Floor?

    Thanks for your response. I think I'm just going to forego the hardware cloth on the floor of the run. It would be a bit of an endeavor and I don't think it would really work. The rats are just so persistent. I even have 3 barn cats and I still have quite a few rats. However, my barn cats aren't...
  17. DuckDuckSook

    Male turkeys brutally fighting

    Mine also weren't in the brooder with chickens. They joined my flock when they were a few months old as well. But again, didn't live with the chickens, just next door and free-range.
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    Hardware Cloth - How Far Up Run and Run Floor?

    Thanks for the reply. I'm not really looking forward to trenching. I did that on an older coop years ago and it was a real pain. We have clay soil so it's a nightmare in terms of digging. I figured the rats would probably climb. I was just hopeful that maybe I have some lazy ones who wouldn't...
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    Male turkeys brutally fighting

    True. He was raised by people as were the hens. Looking back, I should have just gotten all hens for my situation.
  20. DuckDuckSook

    Male turkeys brutally fighting

    He's with chickens and so far so good according to my friend. He never went after any of my chickens here, but they didn't co-habitat. They did free-range together though. I found him to just be particularly protective of the turkey hens. That being said, he also attacked one until she almost...
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