We just moved to a new care taking position. There are 15 laying hens, 18 pullets, one young roo. Oh and 5 Angus heifers.
I'm planning a few ducks for my own keeping next spring.
I had some sand (free someone gave me) that I tossed in the run. It was okay, kept things less swampy and when we moved was easy to till in. In the coop I used wood shavings, it was fine.
I'm looking to do something different this next spring. I'm looking at Eaton Pet and Pasture.
Are they going to forage? Yes, sun up to nearly sun down.
Will they have commercial feed available? Yes
Will they still have grit and oyster shell available? Yes
Do I like the idea of mixing things into their feed to provide a more hands on holistic approach? Yes
Will they continue to get...
I haven't noticed that they've become more savage. However, I started off by feeding treats in a few different locations, that way the flock has little groups instead of a big group.
I have a recipe I screen capped from Barefoot Mimosas, I have a pic of the recipe. I love the idea of making food for the livestock. However, I'm also hesitant to just jump in after reading so much on here. With my last flock (2008-2013) I did whatever feed was on sale at our local feed store, I...
Likely a male plant, they do not produce fruit. Also could not be producing due to lack of nutrients, not enough light, etc.
It looks like a wild grape vine.
Looking forward to next spring, I want to build an incubator and hatch some eggs with my 12 year old. I've made one incubator over a decade ago, but my kid was preschool age at the time and only helped with putting eggs in the incubator and keeping me up to date every 5 minutes on the dot. Only...
He's sweet and adorable. The most awkward-sounding 9ish week old baby. Any guesses what breed he is, owner couldn't remember. I love his demeanor and want to get another for my own flock.
Looking at Meyer hatchery planning for next spring. Wondering if 2 female and 1 male is an accepted ratio for runner ducks. Also would their be any problem with all the ducks being different colors?
Also looking at coop ideas. I found one i think is darling. The picture below is one i saw on...