California - Northern

[Deerling]

Hoping for good news from Miss Molly soon

I have a few questions. I had asked at the feed store and they said you can feed ducks the same thing as chicks, but my research has shown it isn't really that simple. They're still eating unmedicated chick starter, but I read that I need to supplement them with Niacin. Is that right? If so is that something they will sell at the feed store? I tried to stop by tonight but they were already closed. I read that one symptom of deficincy can be scaly legs and feet, and I noticed one of the ducklings had a flake or two of skin on her feet. Not a lot, and they're growing so fast I thought it could be from that. Not too sure. I just want to make sure I'm doing the best for them.

Second, do any of you have Blue Laced Red Wyandotte eggs? I am thinking when we get a brooder I would really, really like to hatch some of them. They're so lovely.

Third, found a tick yesterday. Not on anyone, but I am not happy. We've found them on the cats quite a bit. I think we may get get Guineas later this year, but I have some reservations. Has anyone had any experience with them? I have been reading the Guinea boards and it seems kind of hit or miss weather they work out. We have six acres but they aren't fenced in completely, although there are creeks on three sides.

 

[chickee]

Howdy - I'm up in the foothills of Sacramento in a town called Auburn. Anyone near by?

Hi, I'm between Auburn and Grass Valley.

 

[debs_flock]

Has anyone heard from Molly? I'm starting to worry about her now.

Not a word, but I've been thinking of her a lot today.

Howdy - I'm up in the foothills of Sacramento in a town called Auburn. Anyone near by?

You are in a popular area. I'm in Shingle Springs, on the Hwy 50 corridor.

Deb

 

[OR4-hmom]

Deerling,

Are you looking for lf or bantam BLRW? I believe PapaBrooder has lf, as do I. There are a couple of people here who have bantams also.

 

[gryeyes]

Hoping for good news from Miss Molly soon

I have a few questions. I had asked at the feed store and they said you can feed ducks the same thing as chicks, but my research has shown it isn't really that simple. They're still eating unmedicated chick starter, but I read that I need to supplement them with Niacin. Is that right? If so is that something they will sell at the feed store? I tried to stop by tonight but they were already closed. I read that one symptom of deficincy can be scaly legs and feet, and I noticed one of the ducklings had a flake or two of skin on her feet. Not a lot, and they're growing so fast I thought it could be from that. Not too sure. I just want to make sure I'm doing the best for them.

Buy Brewer's yeast and add some to their feed (medicated is fine, but you don't need to go buy it special, non-medicated is fine too) about three times a week. I buy the powdered version, easily found in health food or nutrition stores and some groceries. Niacin deficiency in ducks can manifest in weakened legs and some diminished motor capabilities. And I, too, am worried about Miss Molly. She has my number if she wishes to talk but there's no schedule on that.

 

[Hangtown Farms]

Howdy - I'm up in the foothills of Sacramento in a town called Auburn. Anyone near by?

up east of Placerville hear

Not a word, but I've been thinking of her a lot today.


You are in a popular area. I'm in Shingle Springs, on the Hwy 50 corridor.

Deb

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[Deerling]

Deerling,

Are you looking for lf or bantam BLRW? I believe PapaBrooder has lf, as do I. There are a couple of people here who have bantams also.

Ooh, great! I can't wait to try hatching eggs. Going to get the current chicks out of the house first, but Mark is already resigned to a second coop

Love that man. I would happily try bantams, but I was imagining full sized birds.

eta, Thank you gryeyes! I will do that tomorrow.

 

[liz9910]

Howdy - I'm up in the foothills of Sacramento in a town called Auburn.  Anyone near by?

Welcome to the thread I'm in Modesto which isn't that close lol

 

[liz9910]

I am interested in BLRW hatching eggs (when I get an incubator pretty close now) or some chicks

 

[Miss Molly]

Just want to say all your prayers mean so much to me. I feel your prayer are working..

The breast specialist feels very Confident that it is NOT cancer. She will most Likely be removing a glad and or a duct. Not sure yet.
We are awaiting some results from the other specialist. I'm going to get another MRI or CT scan to see if the tumor on my Pituitary gland has grown.
Time will tell. I left the Doctors feeling " glass half full"
Thank you again for all the wonder thoughts and prayers.

It is so wonderful to have so much extended family... Im Truly blessed.


FYI....I think I added almost 200 eggs in the incubator today...
Orpington - jubilee, Blue, Black, Splash
Norweigen Jaerhon
Cream Legbars
Isbar
Isbar x blue maran " for some beautiful olive eggs"
Bantam cochin frizzle
Brabanter's " should be pure, I do have two girls that sneak out"

Easter Eggers
And some other mixes for the heck of it.....why not

I most be crazy to do this at this time but.....remember, Glass half full!