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    homeless flock

    It worked! My friend found where they roost and was able to get the other 4! I'm getting them this morning. Now the problem is what to do with them. I really don't want 7 more bantam chickens Terri
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    My leukemia's back.

    I am sorry you are facing this challenge. So glad you have faith in God for all things are possible with God. Sending love, light, prayers & Reiki for your healing. Terri
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    homeless flock

    don't know where they roost at night. Are you thinking if we find out, that we can grab them up at night?
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    homeless flock

    Hi all, My name is Terri and I live in WI. A friend of mine found a flock of 4 Sebrights (when & 3 chicks) 2 bantam ameracaunas & 1 Dominique roo. Turns out nobody in the neighborhood owns them or is caring for them. I have 30 chickens and want to help rescue this lovely flock. I don't want them...
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    When can they stay outside?

    My stupid boyfriend has our brand new week old chicks(6) outside in the non heated barn with 2 heat lamps. He says they will be just fine. It's gonna be 28 tonight by us. I refuse to get involved with the chicks since he won't listen to a word i say and I'm **** worried the little girls are...
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    identify strange duck

    WOO HOO! Stopped by my first neighbor after work, and turns out she belongs to the boy there! She was being raised with a sister and a rooster for a 4H project. Reed was so happy to get her back.She was missing since Tuesday and the family thought a coyote or a fox got her. So happily ever...
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    identify strange duck

    Now you guys are all making me want to consider keeping her and getting a sister?? could be fun. I do miss my runners, but so messy with the duck holes everywhere and skittish, even though they did come running when it was dinner time! Going to call shelter now. wish me luck!
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    identify strange duck

    thanks to all who responded. I knew in my hearts of hearts that taking in this sweet little muscovy was the right thing to do!I sure do wish I could road trip with her to Maine! I will be asking neighbors after work this afternoon and then check with the local shelter. I'll keep you all posted...
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    identify strange duck

    My partner seems to think I should have let this duck be and it would have gone back home. Now I am confused should have i offered food and shelter or am I kidnapping my neighbors duck? There is no one by me that I know that raises ducks.Should I let her loose tomorrow to find her way home??? I...
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    identify strange duck

    yes, she has a hut to go into,but I no longer have my runners.only 2 mating geese and 6 wyandottes! I tried ducks as a novice, ( 12 runners and didn't find that a good fit) so am not real interested in more ducks. thinking of taking her to the local animal shelter?
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    identify strange duck

    so you all say it is a Muscovy? I'm guessing a young bird/duckling? Sure doesn't look like any Muscovy in my bird books. any special care? I'm in WI and have raised Runners. Offering Flock raiser,corn, lettuce,peas and water to my stray friend. Going to be 34 tonight with rain and snow , will...
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    identify strange duck

    Hi all, well today the universe sent a stray duck my way. He/she quacks like a young duck and it can not fly. She is a bit shy around people but strikes me as a farm yard stray. I just can not identify her. all white body, red around eyes and a black crest that can go up and down. I just can not...
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    Babies Day Out - picture heavy

    Congratulations! Way too cute! I sure wish I could hatch mine out. I only have 1 acre and no pond here in WI. If I were to hatch any goslings I have no clue as to what I would do with them come winter. I'm too much of a city girl to send them to market! My pair of Toulouse are sitting on 5 eggs...
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    First Goose Egg!!! **Leap Year Goslings!!!! (pics pg. 4)***

    I too woke up today to find my first 4 goose eggs from my 9 month old Toulouse geese. I wasn't sure I'd see anything this season, but surprise, surprise! 4 beautiful eggs. Turns out though, that Bonnie and Clyde were misnamed. The one I thought was the Female (Bonnie) turned out to be Clyde ( a...
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    Training Runner Ducklings

    Hi All, Well my first ever incubated hatch of Runner ducks was a success! I have 10 beautiful ducklings! Problem is my partner doesn't want to sell them on Craigs List, because he is concerned of who will buy them and how they will care for them. I have never had more than 3 ducks at once and...
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    cracked duck eggs at day 18

    Hi All, I am a total novice at incubating. I put 12 runner duck eggs in my brand new Brinsea Oct 20 18 days ago. yesterday when I took them out to candle 3 of them got small cracks from the pressure of the bars. Do I attempt a repair or toss them is my question? I so want them all to survive...
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    humidity in brinsea oct 20

    Hi All, I'm setting my runner duck eggs today in my brand new Brinsea Oct 20 with auto cradle. I'm a first timer and was wondering how you all monitor the humidity. As I do research I understand the importance of humidity, but am not sure how best to monitor- fill the water tubes and let the...
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    My First Egg!

    My runner ducks just laid there first eggs over the weekend. What do you do with duck eggs? eat them just like chicken eggs? do they taste the same? Terri
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