Australians - Where are you all????

[satay]

Can't wait to see pictures of your borders Ducky. Count down is on for me too. Mine go into lock down on friday. I had a quick candle of a couple yesterday and i think they look pretty good so far so hopefully monday not this week but the next Ducky I may have a little better news to share.

 

[elizabethbinary]

Does anybody know where to get both golden pheasant eggs and white peacock eggs?

I'd prefer local pickup for things so, erm, rare? (not rare just... I guess the eggs make me nervous when shipped!).

Hubby just bought me a Hovabator since I've been so upset and told me to go out and get some white peacock eggs immediately. :3

 

[duckyfromoz]

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Good luck with those eggs....


Elizabethbinary - I have seen pheasant eggs advertised before- as well as adult white Peacocks- I will keep my eye out and let you know if I see some up your way.

Not too sure about those in other states... But Victoria has a long weekend ... Off to make the most of it as its great weather down here.....

 

[elizabethbinary]

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Good luck with those eggs....


Elizabethbinary - I have seen pheasant eggs advertised before- as well as adult white Peacocks- I will keep my eye out and let you know if I see some up your way.

Not too sure about those in other states... But Victoria has a long weekend ... Off to make the most of it as its great weather down here.....

Thanks! I saw a white peacock male 2 yrs for $450 but I want some eggs as well to start right now while I save up!

Where did you see the pheasant eggs!?

 

[duckyfromoz]

There is a young guy down here in Victoria I bought some Quail from a while ago who had Golden Pheasants. Not too sure if he still has any- or if they are laying- but I will find out for you. Also see them pop up from time to time on Farmstock-


Well the ducks are Mallards- 2 Blue Fawn - & 2 dusky females- but I am not too sure on the males- they are a little cross colour looking. Nice birds though- sure wish I could keep the blue fawns.

 

[RareBreedFancier]

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Sorry I've taken so long to reply, glad you did so well at the sale. Congrats on that little pullet, she must have been a beauty!

Your duckling is super cute, can't wait to see her when she's all grown up.

I am surprised the Silkies didn't sell, usually people snap them up. I'm hoping for a pair out of the 3 I hatched. A trio would make me super happy. Already know 2 of the 3 Pekins I hatched are boys.

Off to catch up on the rest of the thread.

 

[duckyfromoz]

Here are the temporary visitors.

Its a little weird having ducks that are afraid of me. I cant get near them without going crazy- and they are even noisier than all of mine put together!!!! It just makes me realise that all the work I put into my own ducks is so worth while to keep them in a state where they are so easily handled. They are pretty though. Hope I can find great homes for them all.

 

[NaeNae]

YAY an Aussie thread !!!

Another here, from Poowong East in Victoria (specifically)

I am just starting out with chooks and hope one day to also have a goose or two and a few ducks, I believe duck eggs make excellent cakes and with a 16 month old there are sure to be plenty of birthday cakes to be baked

 

[duckyfromoz]

Hey there NaeNae

- welcome to BYC- and the Australian Thread. Nice to see another Victorian aboard. I am from over the other side of Melbourne- let me know when the times comes as to what ducks or geese you would like and I can put you in touch with a few breeders.

 

[Bear88]

HEY HEY other Australian chicken lovers
I'm a Veterinary Nurse and I have been working with small animals for 4 years now and would like a change and chance to be able to work with farm animals.

do you know any farms that would take on a volunteer for a months o I can see if i'm cut out for the work and can get experiance?

happy to travel all over AUSTRALIA