A DECADE OF DUCK TALK 2017- 2027

[BBCHICKS123]

Ya things happen fast

 

[MartinsPoultry]

I have a question.
How do you convince Muscovy's that chickens, turkeys and guineas are friends and not chew toys?

 

[BBCHICKS123]

Lol no clue

 

[Miss Lydia]

I have a question.
How do you convince Muscovy's that chickens, turkeys and guineas are friends and not chew toys?

My Muscovy's like to chew on the chickens if they get too close. My chickens have learned to keep their distance. And not having them all penned up together helps also. That way the other poultry can stay away.

 

[MartinsPoultry]

Reason for asking is my Drake likes to chew like a puppy on everything, even me I have bruises from him biting and chewing to hard. I dont mind the light nibbles like my hens do but man can he pack a punch.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Reason for asking is my Drake likes to chew like a puppy on everything, even me I have bruises from him biting and chewing to hard. I dont mind the light nibbles like my hens do but man can he pack a punch.

I have to remind my drake that hard bites are not welcome with me either. They are getting too familiar when they do that. I will lay Opie down on his belly where he can't get up till he stops fighting if he gets carried away with the biting.

 

[MartinsPoultry]

I do the same with Everest my Drake and he will do it later on. I hate saying it but if worst comes to worst he will be going into freezer camp. I do not want him to bite my In-law who is on blood thinner.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I have never sent any of my ducks to freezer camp. Roosters yes. lol

If you would rather not send Everest just keep him away from In Law. Opie usually doesn't go after those he doesn't know only those of us he is very familiar with. My dh and myself.

 

[pattyhen]

Hi, This will be my first time posting to the duck threads.
I currently own 4 Muscovys, 1 drake and 3 Duck hens.

Hi Martinspoultry. You have a nice little family there.

 

[MartinsPoultry]

Thanks Patty ^^
Ill be posting an updated picture of them once the weather turns nice again. Its bronchitis weather right now and I am having no part of it. Nor are my chickens.