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That's what I do, except I lay it on a board that has a little noose to hold the head still (and the board is on a trashcan). One of us holds the bird with the neck gently but securely stretched and the other fires the snot with our .22 -then we quickly hang it by the leg ties on a hook...
If you let the ducks have it it's unlikely that you'll ever get it restored to true "pool" status, but if it's been five years I'd let the ducks in to take care of the mosquitoes. That's actually a really big issue where I am in CA, the Mosquito Vector Control do regular fly-overs to locate...
I reallllly shouldn't even step into this mess, but... it seems like there are always MANY things about ANY event that aren't released to the media and the general public. Though it's fine to discuss what we know about a particular event, we should be really, reallllly careful that we don't let...
Just watched it on YouTube, thanks for the recommendation!
A lot of the cinematography in it was really great, and I particularly loved how they jabbed at both sides of the fence -those that don't know anything about the chickens they consume, and those who are more than a bit eccentric about...
My ducks (male and female) do that sometimes, it seems the interested female makes "welcoming" noises and everybody sort of descends -either trying to woo her or get the other guys out of the way. It's just ducky behavior -I've seen it in the large groups at public ponds, too.
And hey, is the...
Thanks for all the tips and advice everyone, I did manage to find a nice peahen through CL (though not any of those listings above) and she's been settling in nicely. I'm looking forward to seeing these two around the place!
That's a gorgeous pair -and adorable chicks- Florida chick! I can't wait to see my own Mr.P looking like that. I've got a line on a peahen that is just over two years, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
"Lumpy Jaw" is a bone condition (and serious), "Bottle Jaw" is a soft-tissue swelling and is also reason for concern. I'd have a vet or other cattle-knowledgeable person look at it, just to be safe!
Good luck!
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Wow, two years at least? He only has the green/eyespot feathers starting to come in on the sides, so I thought he was just over a year (I should've got a better pic). He's starting to get the green between the wings, too, so I thought he was younger. Hrm. Thanks for the info!
In search of young(ish) peahen for long term relationship with handsome young peacock....
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A young peacock (about a year old) just now growing into my looks and full color. Recently rescued from a shelter where I lived in a cement dog kennel. I'm living in the country now, with several...
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I think there is a way to get water from a lower place to a higher place, as long as the hose has no air in it (I forget the name of this scientific principle, but it's the one where you take a short length of hose, seal one end with your thumb, fill the other end to overflowing then...
Some info on Angel Wing.
If caught early enough it can be reversed (see links below), sounds like your duckling might be a good candidate. Good luck!
-http://www.carolinecrockeroriginals.co.uk/sheldon_pages/The_ducklings/angel_wing_condition.htm
-http://www.longshadowfarms.com/FAQ.html#wing
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Yes, those are the 5' x 16' "combo" hog panels. I had planned to get the hog panels with the 4"x4" bars, but in between the time I priced the panels and actually went to buy them the price had gone up $10 per panel -so I went with the slightly more resonably priced "combo" style. They...
Thanks for all the nice comments guys! The boys are basking in the compliments, chewing their cud contentedly.
I chose these boys almost solely for their coloring, I love the buckskin pattern -and the white splashes are fun. They are from a family in the Sierra foothills who breed them for show...
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Thank you! As for milking, no, they're all wethers (castrated males). I got them for fun and for brush clearing -they LOVE blackberries, roses, and grapevines!
Sorry I can't help with the milking issue, but I can say YES, they do love to climb on anything and everything! Mine haven't...
I've had them for a couple months now (they're almost five months old), but I thought I'd share some pics and a video of these cuties! They're so much fun, I love them!!
This was when I brought them home at about 10 weeks -all three fit in my dog's crate!
Overcoming shyness with rose...