California - Northern

[casportpony]

5 happy ducks from the crazy duck hatch too! everyone seems to be doing well now.


MANY SHOWGIRLS! Peaches and flame went wild!!! I got almost all showgirls this hatch!

Very cute!

-Kathy

 

[PetRock]

5 happy ducks from the crazy duck hatch too! everyone seems to be doing well now.


MANY SHOWGIRLS! Peaches and flame went wild!!! I got almost all showgirls this hatch!

Cute!!!!

 

[casportpony]

Here's my latest, it's a chocolate Muscovy and I think it might be barred! Interestingly, all of the ducklings from this black/white mama were chocolate. Is there anyone here that knows about Muscovy genetics?



-Kathy

 

[PetRock]

Well, today I had to put on my big girl pants and cull my first chick. I usually have DH do it for me but there was no way I could wait until Friday. The poor little thing hatched with its intestines outside. (It also had eye problems, a tiny body, and very long legs which are not typical for Pita Pinta chicks.) I tried to use a sterile q-tip to push the coils of intestines back in but then he pooped and there went the sterile part. I couldn't let him suffer through the infection that would cause so, I just spur of the moment dispatched him. I used Dyanne's method but I didn't expect him to move his legs and open his mouth after I broke his neck. I did it again because I thought he wasn't dead yet. Finally I pulled on his head like Cheryl used to do when she culled. That ended up with a piece of chick in each hand. Next time I have to do this, I'm going to use sharp pruning shears and do the deed in the garbage can. RIP little one!

 

[casportpony]

Well, today I had to put on my big girl pants and cull my first chick. I usually have DH do it for me but there was no way I could wait until Friday. The poor little thing hatched with its intestines outside. (It also had eye problems, a tiny body, and very long legs which are not typical for Pita Pinta chicks.) I tried to use a sterile q-tip to push the coils of intestines back in but then he pooped and there went the sterile part. I couldn't let him suffer through the infection that would cause so, I just spur of the moment dispatched him. I used Dyanne's method but I didn't expect him to move his legs and open his mouth after I broke his neck. I did it again because I thought he wasn't dead yet. Finally I pulled on his head like Cheryl used to do when she culled. That ended up with a piece of chick in each hand. Next time I have to do this, I'm going to use sharp pruning shears and do the deed in the garbage can. RIP little one!

So sorry...

-Kathy

 

[chiqita]

Well, today I had to put on my big girl pants and cull my first chick.  I usually have DH do it for me but there was no way I could wait until Friday.  The poor little thing hatched with its intestines outside.  (It also had eye problems, a tiny body, and very long legs which are not typical for Pita Pinta chicks.)  I tried to use a sterile q-tip to push the coils of intestines back in but then he pooped and there went the sterile part.  I couldn't let him suffer through the infection that would cause so, I just spur of the moment dispatched him.  I used Dyanne's method but I didn't expect him to move his legs and open  his mouth after I broke his neck.  I did it again because I thought he wasn't dead yet.  Finally I pulled on his head like Cheryl used to do when she culled.  That ended up with a piece of chick in each hand.  Next time I have to do this, I'm going to use sharp pruning shears and do the deed in the garbage can.  RIP little one!

/hugs im proud of you and sad.

 

[PetRock]

Thank you, ladies! I knew that it was only a matter of time before I would have to do it. There are many times when I miss having George here during the week! This morning was one of those times!

 

[chickee]

I'm getting fed up with my 6 or 7 week old Marans cockerel. I put my two 6 week old Buff Polish outside in the pen, and the dang thing is bullying them. The poor things are huddled in a corner, the only place they feel safe. It's hot out and I'm worried they won't be able to get water. Stupid cockerel...

Polish generally do not do well with larger breeds of chickens unless the Polish are roosters. I keep my bantam buff laced Polish roosters in with my Ameraucana rooster and hens. If I put them in with my Marans rooster he would kill them.

I have forgotten . . are yours LF or bantams?

 

[casportpony]

Thank you, ladies! I knew that it was only a matter of time before I would have to do it. There are many times when I miss having George here during the week! This morning was one of those times!

I have one right now that needs to be euthanized. I know I could ask Mike to do it, but a part of me feels like it's my hobby, not his, and that I should do it. Just need to muster up the courage and get it done.

-Kathy

 

[TheKeeper]

I'm getting a frizzle Tolbunt Polish tomorrow!   Dream bird!

Awesome! Its on my list too. Congrats!