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

[Conan]

One stable rooster his legs and feet are perfect straight and uniform

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I love all the pics of your birds. They're gorgeous.

 

[littleprairieheartsfarm]

I suggest getting to know the search option.

Yes ma'am!

 

[casportpony]

Live testing is at least $20 cheaper

And if what she has is not Marek's it's $20 down the drain.

 

[BantyChooks]

I mean, yes - wear a leotard. And a tutu.

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[casportpony]

That is such a tough situation. I wonder if you could write to a local university, explain your situation, and see if anyone there -- even if it is just students -- would do a necropsy for free. Maybe the students need practice?

This is an excellent idea! Some universities will waive the fees if you ask nicely.

Given all the problems you have had with bird deaths, I would prioritize solving this mystery before getting any new eggs or chickens. Maybe what you save in no new feed costs, could be put in a medical emergency/necropsy fund.

x2

 

[casportpony]

I think I will just pay the necropsy price. You are right, I should set money aside for these things.

I have those eggs due to hatch on the 11th which are not mine so that is something that I can't do much about.
I could have a friend care for the chicks until spring who has no birds of her own. They are bantams so might not be too much of an issue for 3 or 4 months.

 

[casportpony]

Get ready guys....game on.
Tomorrow.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...hallenge-hunt-going-live-on-9-2-2018.1269977/

I'll be there if my internet is up!

 

[RosieR]

It's worth a try. I just read something about using a fan to move the air to help with evaporation. Could work. It couldnt hurt could it?

Ive got it down to 50% inside now. I feel like outside air will not help.

 

[RosieR]

Can you "build" a smaller room inside the room you are currently working in? That way the dehumidifier has a smaller space to work with? Or get a second dehumidifier? Check all your shoeboxes for silica packets to use. Hadn't heard the part about the kitty litter, might be worth a shot.

I don’t have a kitty nor kitty litter.

 

[Cyprus]

Okay now I have another question.
How do I euthanize in a way that will not interfere with a necropsy and testing?