California - Northern

[tommysgirl]

Thanks, me too!! I'll send you more pictures after a while. Need her to dry off before I take more pictures, and I'm letting her settle in first.

She is beautiful. So happy for you!

 

[Cluckhead]

I believe they meant the cockerel you are offering, but cute dog.

 

[SpringPeeper]

@SpringPeeper
Ancona ducklings are just about the cutest thing ever! They are so unique! I'm really excited we got a Muscovy too! I've just read tons about how cool they are and what great personalitys they have!

There is a feral Muscovy that rules the local duck pond with an iron fist that has put me off the breed somewhat (he scares my daughter to death), but I've never seen a chocolate one. I love chocolate birds, looking forward to seeing pics of yours as it feathers out.

 

[Alice28]

There is a reason ducks,chicks and bunnies are the Easter pets of choice.  I cant really decide which is the cutest. To be honest probably ducks because the fluff out like chicks, imprint on humans better and have cute webbed feet.  Bunnies are adorable but don't usually start out that way.

I agree! Ducklings are just crazy adorable! I've always wanted ducks, watching them wattle around can make anyone smile! And now that we own a home we can have ducks one day we will hopefully have a home on some land and I can have more ducks!

 

[caychris]

Thanks for replying. Can you give me an idea of a feeder design? I can't picture anything that will accommodate a rooster with a full comb that won't accommodate a pea. I have a learning disability when it comes to spacial relationships so if you can tell me what you would do I would be so happy to hear it.

Never heard of using used cat litter for anything. We are now and forever will be catless so don't have any but that is an interesting idea. What exactly is it supposed to do.

I do catch and re-home pea chicks for people who want them...unfortunately supply always exceeds demand. There was a peacock battle in out neighborhood like 10 years ago. Those that want to keep them around out number those that don't so though it isn't illegal it is unpopular and I like living in peace with my neighbors...most of whom are relatives.

Seriously if you have a feeder design I would like to hear about it. Thanks again!

Anyone else?

I was thinking more along the lines of a feeder that could be closed off during the mid day I'm assuming that the peas are not feeding when the chickens are. It would also help prevent any possible disease transfer through the common feed. I would think that some form of PVC type feeder could be easily closed off. Either with nested piping (if trough form) by rotating the outer lid closed. Or cap the opening if using the vertical kind.

The urine in the cat litter is supposed to act as a rodent repellent (I would think that birds would be wary too) you would want the non clumping non activated carbon kind (maybe one of those nice neighbors would let you have some). Though I suppose it might give your chickens pause too but in the right spot that can act as a bio security barrier too.
You might try talking to those neighbors who want the birds around about kicking in a little on the feed "their" birds are stealing.

Trapping the chicks is one thing but keeping as many hens as possible from mating would be where I would attack the problem. Trap the males and they may self deport. Or trapping any of the adults would probably put the word out quick that its not safe.

 

[TheKeeper]

Two hours in the car, a trip to Tractor Supply to get a new feeder and waterer...and I have a new chicken! She's a frizzle Tolbunt Polish. I love her! She had to have a little bath in the sink because she laid in poop on the way home. I bet it actually feels nice to be wet when it's already hot out.
She's so pretty!! I love her. My flock has not tried to bother or peck her at all, but she will be kept in a dog crate in the coop for a few days just to be on the safe side.

Gorgeous! Congratulations.
Deb has such beautiful birds.
I'm looking forward to getting some soon too.

 

[casportpony]

@SpringPeeper
Ancona ducklings are just about the cutest thing ever! They are so unique! I'm really excited we got a Muscovy too! I've just read tons about how cool they are and what great personalitys they have!

There is a picture in this link that looks like your dark duckling:
http://www.muscovyduckcentral.com/genetics.html

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

 

Thanks for replying.  Can you give me an idea of a feeder design?  I can't picture anything that will accommodate a rooster with a full comb that won't accommodate a pea.   I have a learning disability when it comes to spacial relationships so if you can tell me what you would do I would be so happy to hear it.

Never heard of using used cat litter for anything.  We are now and forever will be catless so don't have any but that is an interesting idea. What exactly is it supposed to do.

I do catch and re-home pea chicks for people who want them...unfortunately supply always exceeds demand.   There was a peacock battle in out neighborhood like 10 years ago.   Those that want to keep them around out number those that don't so though it isn't illegal it is unpopular and I like living in peace with my neighbors...most of whom are relatives.

Seriously if you have a feeder design I would like to hear about it.   Thanks again!

Anyone else?

I was thinking more along the lines of a feeder that could be closed off during the mid day I'm assuming  that the peas are not feeding when the chickens are. It would also help prevent any possible disease transfer through the common feed. I would think that some form of PVC type feeder could be easily closed off. Either with nested piping (if trough form) by rotating the outer lid closed. Or cap the opening if using the vertical kind.

The urine in the cat litter is supposed to act as a rodent repellent (I would think that birds would be wary too)  you would want the non clumping non activated carbon kind (maybe one of those nice neighbors would let you have some). Though I suppose it might give your chickens pause too but in the right spot that can act as a bio security barrier too.
 You might try talking  to those neighbors who want the birds around about kicking in a little on the feed "their" birds are stealing.

Trapping the chicks is one thing but keeping as many hens as possible from mating would be where I would attack the problem. Trap the males and they may self deport. Or trapping  any of the adults would  probably put the word out quick that its not safe.

I just found my peahen pecking in the litter box, so don't count on it, lol.

-Kathy

 

[Alice28]

There is a picture in this link that looks like your dark duckling:
http://www.muscovyduckcentral.com/genetics.html

-Kathy

Aww, thanks! It does look like my little scovy!

 

[casportpony]

There is a picture in this link that looks like your dark duckling:
http://www.muscovyduckcentral.com/genetics.html

-Kathy

Aww, thanks! It does look like my little scovy!

That color is pretty rare here a my place... Hundreds hatched, but only a few like it!

-Kathy