Australia - Six states..and that funny little island.

[User395221]

The other thing Teila is that, because there is a paved footpath, you obviously didn't intend to block foot traffic. Technically, that bit of verge may be classified as a footway, but it isn't needed as a footway the way it would be it if made people use the roadway instead.

If they do waive it, it doesn't mean they didn't have a sound basis to issue it, it just means that they accept your mistake/explanation.

Meanwhile, my new run is up. It's meshed on top as well so no more pigeons and crows joining in cleaning up anything the chooks don't want. It's attached to the new house.

In behind the big tree, you can't really see it from the front

They come out the back here, under their house. I'm going to make a proper little door so that I can shut off the opening if I want to separate them or stop them going out into the run. I'll put some shade up for them, probably just some shade cloth to start.

 

[appps]

With all the cat problems I thought I would share my pics i took today of my silkies and duckies hopefully that will put some smiles on faces

And just needed to share my 3/4 ducky babies. 1 drake far left and 2 girls on the right.

How gorgeous. Love ducks, don't think I could cope with the poop though so shall live vicariously through you duck owners lol

The other thing Teila is that, because there is a paved footpath, you obviously didn't intend to block foot traffic. Technically, that bit of verge may be classified as a footway, but it isn't needed as a footway the way it would be it if made people use the roadway instead. If they do waive it, it doesn't mean they didn't have a sound basis to issue it, it just means that they accept your mistake/explanation. Meanwhile, my new run is up. It's meshed on top as well so no more pigeons and crows joining in cleaning up anything the chooks don't want. It's attached to the new house. In behind the big tree, you can't really see it from the front They come out the back here, under their house. I'm going to make a proper little door so that I can shut off the opening if I want to separate them or stop them going out into the run. I'll put some shade up for them, probably just some shade cloth to start.

That looks great!

 

[User395221]

That looks great!

Thanks, it's pretty ordinary, function over good looks. Hopefully I can get something to grow around it to make it less stark and "prison yard".

 

[appps]

Thanks, it's pretty ordinary, function over good looks.  Hopefully I can get something to grow around it to make it less stark and "prison yard". 

Yeah but lots of peace of mind! They can wander safely. Some vines would look good and give you shade too. If you chuck a passion fruit in (non grafted!) it will cover it in no time while you decide what you want to plant around it. You can always pull it out later.

 

[User395221]

Yeah but lots of peace of mind! They can wander safely. Some vines would look good and give you shade too.

As you can see in the photos, it's very dry out there and also a bit of a wasteland. There used to be another tree there, the name escapes me at the moment, but it was a type that stopped anything else growing there. Even though it's gone and the stump ground, I don't know whether the soil is still "anti-plant". I'll try to get some oregano growing as ground cover first. It also doesn't have many uprights, so any type of vine couldn't be that vigorous or heavy, or it'll just pull the mesh down. sigh. Maybe some sort of tall shrubby thing might work, a hibiscus or something maybe.

 

[littleindie]

Hi There

I hope you don't mind me jumping in the conversation, I was directed here in the welcome threads. I am from the the Wild West down in Tassie.

After a few weeks of preparing to go and purchase some new chicks to add to our family, building, researching etc today we became the loving family of 10 beautiful DUCKS. Lol, no mistake, we were offered them a few days ago and we thought what the hell. They arrived today, 9 of the are three months old the 10th is the daddy duck, George. I was so excited when hubby brought them home today, I expected them to be a little skittish, due to being up rooted from their familiar environment, but deep down I was hoping that they would just love me straight away.

They didn't.

I think I spent a good three hours sitting in their large yard reading a book today hanging on to lost hope that they'd come up to me and bounce around like a new puppy would. haha, I can see that they are going to be marvelous for my lengthening patience. It was really wonderful watching them waddling around, pappa 'George' being the leader and barking out directions. Know I just can't wait for them to love me! And looking forward to eggs to feed us and the neighbours. We are still going to be getting some chicks but will let these ducks settle on us first.

Here is a group picture of the 3 month olds we have been given, to be honest I am not 100% on what breed they are, and I didn't take this picture, it was taken by previous owners, well because my ducks don't love me yet and I can't get close enough to snap a decent pic haha



Anyway, I am really looking forward to hanging out here a little and getting to know a few people

 

[appps]

@littleindie Welcome aboard! Always room for one more

I have no idea about ducks but we have plenty of duck owners here might be able to give you taming tips. I know with chickens though that the way to their hearts is through their stomachs lol

 

[littleindie]

I think half my trouble at the moment is 'George', he loves herding them all in the complete opposite direction to me. I should of worn a go-pro this evening when I tried to herd them into the pen for overnight :/, I'm hoping that feeding them over the next few months will help them warm up to me. We will be getting rid of a few as we think there are around 4 males in the mix, so it might make life a little easier but who knows. It was just a very exciting day today, we have been holding onto the idea of having chickens for a very long time, and well I know they aren't chickens haha but they will be next

 

[User395221]

Welcome to the thread and forum. I don't know about ducks either, but any new animal can be expected to be wary (especially if they are prey animals, are ducks the same as other birds in that regard? First instinct, run, you could be somebody's dinner.) Secondly, they are only young. I have 2 new chickens and got them when they were little, they were very scared of me and of everything, they are less "fraidy-cat" now.

I bet when they know you bring the dinners they'll start to love you.

appps, where are you? Up north? I don't fancy my chances of getting passionfruit to grow out there. I'd have to water it

EDIT: Today, Marcy was hunkered down and her tail feathers were twitching. Does this mean anything?

 

[Teila]

“HELP, monster, HELP, monster” was all I could hear as I raced out the front door half asleep and half dressed.

A flaw of mine is that while I make a good Chicken Servant, I apparently do not make a good Chicken Body Guard because I failed to see anything even remotely monster-like on my 15min surveillance of the property and perimeters.

So, as it was not quite the scheduled Princess Breakfast Time, back to bed I went.

“HELP, monster, HELP, monster” .. luckily, this time while back to half asleep, I am fully dressed as I once again race out the front door.

My bad … with all the noise they were making, I was looking for anything over at least 60cms tall or 60cm long, may be aerial, may be furry etc.

I mistook the “HELP, monster” alarm for the “Princesses do not receive non breakfast bearing visitors before 9am" alarm … Bazza had dropped by for a visit.

With hubby’s help, because the whole household was up, Bazza was escorted off the premises and was last seen making his escape across the fish pond; most likely regretting his decision to visit uninvited and wondering if they make industrial strength ear plugs in cane toad sizes

I always wondered what the gals would do if they encountered a cane toad; now I know ... scream for Mum to save them

Hey kat79 yep, worked a treat, your Silkies and Duckies are cuties and did put a smile on my face.

potato chip yeah, when I said that their waiving it would be an indication that it was just revenue raising it was because I believed I had not done anything wrong. Now I know that apparently parking on the ‘nature strip’ is prohibited, I do not feel that way and just hope that they forgive my ignorance.

Your new run is fantastic!! If the soil is anti plant, maybe some pots around the inside or outside. You could get a couple of sleepers down one side [outside], fill with some good soil and plants.

How/What is Marcy doing now?

Hi there littleindie, welcome to the thread, lovely to meet you. I have no experience with ducks but yep, as appps mentioned, treats! With treats and time, I am sure they will grow to love you as much as you do them.