introducing flocks

  1. W

    Introducing multiple flocks?

    We've gotten ourselves into a big of a pickle. We have 7 adult Saxonys - 6 female, 1 drake - and 2 of them are sitting on a single mega-nest of >20 eggs. We believe the other females have been dropping eggs off in the nest every once in a while, but we quickly candled a dozen before Mama chased...
    • wittmann
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    • advice ducklings ducks hatchlings introducing flocks what have i done
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  2. L

    5.5 week old chicks in Seattle area--are our temps moderate enough to boot them outside?

    Hello, We've bought pullets and raised them as pet hens for several years now. This is our first batch of chicks. They are now 5.5 weeks old. We've taken them off the heat lamp and they've been living in the brooder in our living room at standard indoor temps. I hate to lose them and put them...
  3. LoveScovies

    Hi! New Yorkers with Muscovy

    Hello all, New here, just taking tha suggestion to introduce myself and our family zoo. I live with my boyfriend, 2 dogs, 2 ferrets, a hermit crab, a snake, 3 Muscovey Ducks (Charlier, Blue & Rooster) & 16 muscovey ducklings (not named yet, handraised & for sale, contact me!). Our zoo is...
  4. M

    What to do?

    I have a mixed age flock (4-1 1/2 year olds and 8-14 week olds). The big girls have been free range for about the last three months and the little girls have been free range for several weeks. The two groups keep mostly to themselves but cross paths in the yard. Today a coyote got one of my...
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