I agree almost allof coops you can buy that are prebuilt are flimsy and tiny. If you exceptions would be something local if you have Amish built or similar, but they’re not cheap either. There’s a section in the learning center on this site showing hundreds of coop builds. If you’re handy to...
Start an antibiotic. @Miss Lydia do you still have the link for where to get Baytril?
Also start giving her niacin.
This is the best if you can get it it’s for sale at most Feed stores and on Amazon as well -
Give one ML per day , orally, following these instructions...
lol 😂 thanks but no , we have PLENTY. The leaves are a favorite for my Geese. The flowers go to my daughter’s Guinea pigs. And I use the roots to make medicinal tea. All I have to do is leave one tiny piece of the root in the ground and it will grow back.
I’m planning to turn my vegetable garden into a mostly herb garden this year. I’m tired of growing tomatoes and peppers and beans! I’ll still plant some cucumber seeds though, for pickles. And of course kale & lettuce for the birds. And lots of dandelions!
Ok check out this thread
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/treatments-for-prolapse-duck-phallus-penis-under-construction-updated-2-9-2021.1293789/
Oh dear poor boy . This is something I have not experienced.( yet ) but I do know there are others who have done well caring for it and can give you advice. One of them is. @Luv Ducks
I believe there may also be something in the article section. I’ll see if I can find it and paste it here for you.
I’m so sorry no one who knew how to help has answered you on this thread! I just came across it when I was researching how to help someone else with same issue.
What happened with your Drake? Is he OK now again I’m so sorry. I didn’t see this
ok thanks.
-how many hours after I first started is the best time to scoop some out and serve to birds?
- every time I scoop some out, I have to put more in, correct?
I used Nutrena Harvest Blend, Textured Layer Feed to start my first ferment . I used a half gallon sized jar and 2 cups of Feed , filled until covered by 3 inches of filtered drinking water above the feed. And using a very loose lid.
—will it be OK that some of the Feed is floating...
I do - but I’m not studied up on breeding traits . I believe the 2 members who may be able to answer your question are @cheezenkwackers and @KathiQuacks
OK, I have a plan now I can section off 1/4 of my duck hospital room space , the room is about 200 ft.² so I just ordered 48 ft.² of EVA exercise mat floor padding and a 6 x 8 indoor outdoor carpet rug, to cover the concrete floor.
I already have a fishing net but the handle isn’t very long...