➡I accidentally bought Balut eggs: 2 live ducks! Now a Chat Thread!

[Kiki]

You do realize that the minute that you lend out your incubator that you will get an overwhelming urge to start incubating.

I have not thought about this.
Maybe the principal will just say no.

 

[Kiki]

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Who is this dummy?

 

[Tesumph]

New coop is almost finished. I would have done a step by step thread but I literally went to work and came home to it being almost complete. My brother in law does good work! We still have a few odds and ends to finish before we move the girls in, but I know they'll be happier with their new digs.

Old coop
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New coop
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Ooo I LOVE it! So pretty and practical looking. I bet you and your ladies are going to love it even more, though!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Who is this dummy?

He was loose and followed us home when walking brother and FSIL's puppy (I walk/play/train her 3-4 days a week, and sometimes dog sit too). Seemed friendly enough so I let him in. Didn't want him getting dehydrated or hit by a car. Was there about two hours before someone finally saw my FB post amd informed the owner's daughter. He was very sweet and friendly. At first I was nervous cause his tail was up as he approaching us and there are two aggressive Goldens in the neighborhood and I hadn't brought an air horn or pepper spray with me cause they haven't been a problem lately but then he was friendly and sweet and followed us lol

 

[sdm111]

Sdm I agree that's ridiculous and unfortunate. Pits are finally beginning to get a fan base bc of education. Maybe an advocate for game breeds and their amazing rich history could do the same for the birds. I kept a pit that was from very old bloodlines (she was Adba registered which I'm not even sure exists anymore). She was from old fighting lines but her breeders were law abiders and kept the lineage alive by putting them in pulling contests. Her father was so high strung, he was one enormous solid muscle and gorgeous. My hubby worked with the breeder and was offered pick of the litter bc he knew she'd be a pet. Our girl was stunning, pure orange and white with matching eyes. A full 60lbs and big. With all of her bad "genes" I was able to socialize her and train her and she was the sweetest dog alive. Don't get me wrong... I NEVER want another. She was neurotic unless she was worn out and really needed to be with people with a high intensity lifestyle, which I accommodated for her until I got pregnant, but after that she was too much to handle (although I did and kept her until she passed at 14) All that to say that these breeds people deem as bad are actually some of the most amazing animals to have if you know what you're getting into. The key is education and for the right people to know about the breed so they can rightfully get into it, support it and advocate for it.

The rationalization

https://www.theadvocate.com/gambit/...cle_ec505fe8-b68e-58ac-b9e1-bbec999097fa.html

Roosters are exotic animals same category as monkeys and stuff wow

 

[ShrekDawg]

Of course of course Libby was thrilled to have a new friend LOL she was a little annoying at first but he just turned his head or walked away from her, not aggressive whatsoever, and eventually Libby calmed down. She was even following him around lol as you can see with the grass, he got up to check out the other side of the bushes or maybe find some better grass, she got up and followed him. Lol And she was showing off, running around with her toy a couple times lol

 

[NanaKat]

View attachment 1525872 Look at the new collar diva got yesterday.

Love it...beautiful patches!

So @NanaKat you just add the oxine straight to drinking water? Do you spray the coop down with it ever? I have a gallon but I've been trying to decide how I want it use it.

Just add it straight to the drinking water.
Oxine can be activated with citric acid and used to "gas" the interior of the coop, but I haven't attempted that... would have to seal all windows, doors and vents and keep birds out until finished.
I have used it in wash water when I clean cages, feeders, waterers and roosts when I scrub clean them.
I also use a 10% solution to spray eggs for incubating and in the water I add to the incubator for humidity.

Headed to sleep. Bbitm.

 

[jwyles]

The rationalization

https://www.theadvocate.com/gambit/...cle_ec505fe8-b68e-58ac-b9e1-bbec999097fa.html

Roosters are exotic animals same category as monkeys and stuff wow

Maybe... just maybe I could understand the need to ask someone to get rid of a particularly obnoxious one, but I know they aren't all that bad and it's silly to lump them all in to one bundle. As I've said before I've got a neighbor with a silkie roo and his little crow is so soft it's almost pretty and he seldom crows. I guess it can't be handled on a case by case though so it's easier to just say no roos end of story. I'm not sure I agree with my own logic here but I've never had a neighbor with one that woke me up either. I guess I'm just trying to see from the other side's point of view here. Still I don't like it and I think if you want one you should have it but be responsible for it if it becomes a nuisance.

 

[jwyles]

Love it...beautiful patches!


Just add it straight to the drinking water.
Oxine can be activated with citric acid and used to "gas" the interior of the coop, but I haven't attempted that... would have to seal all windows, doors and vents and keep birds out until finished.
I have used it in wash water when I clean cages, feeders, waterers and roosts when I scrub clean them.
I also use a 10% solution to spray eggs for incubating and in the water I add to the incubator for humidity.

Headed to sleep. Bbitm.

Thank you Nana!!!!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Dang these last 3 episodes have been such an emotional rollercoaster. Sobbing atm