Call Ducks or Bantams...Crazy Animals Around the Farm

[HuffleClaw]

I am a girl..Well if you want to Kayla I won't mind. I'll name a Duckling Kayla..

I got an Ancona and it's adorable...

Aww congratulations!

 

[chickens really]

Another little Black bibbed is still in my incubator drying a bit more..

 

[chickens really]

It looks like winter here again ..This weather is really depressing..

 

[chickens really]

Very discouraging..No one wants the Silkies and I have Godiva advertised as free. That guy that wanted the other two has not replied to me in over a week.
That's the worst thing about raising Chicks is trying to get rid of the Cockerels after..

 

[HuffleClaw]

Very discouraging..No one wants the Silkies and I have Godiva advertised as free. That guy that wanted the other two has not replied to me in over a week.
That's the worst thing about raising Chicks is trying to get rid of the Cockerels after..

Maybe someone will want them soon

 

[chickens really]

Maybe someone will want them soon

If not I might have to cull them if they stay much longer. The SS are hard enough to get rid of too.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

I got an Ancona and it's adorable...

Yippee!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Good morning, well morning anyways. Slept in bed for a bit last night. I guess that's progress.

Adorable ducklings Shannon. So people still want extra male ducks? Aren't they just as much trouble as the roosters?

It's one reason I don't hatch much. I don't like having to butcher extra males. I try to fit in as many as possible.

Darla looks great on her new haircut.

 

[chickens really]

Good morning, well morning anyways. Slept in bed for a bit last night. I guess that's progress.

Adorable ducklings Shannon. So people still want extra male ducks? Aren't they just as much trouble as the roosters?

It's one reason I don't hatch much. I don't like having to butcher extra males. I try to fit in as many as possible.

Darla looks great on her new haircut.

Hello Lisa..
Yes the Drakes are just as much trouble as Roosters. Although easy to get rid of.
I'm not totally finished Darla I still have a little clean up to do today. I'm moving the new Cockerel today into the top portion of the Duck house so he has more room.

 

[MatthewsHomestead]

Hopefully he gets there. I know you have to be careful not to feed to much rich foods initially. I bought a very emaciated pony back 30 years ago. Took about 6-12 months to turn her around. Free access to a good grass hay will help.

oh yes. i definitely dont want him putting it on too quick or foundering. great advise Lisa. thank you! we've got him a round bale he has access to 24/7. i didnt do a sweet feed blend like a lot of ppl would (and have) recommended. he doesnt need to get hyped on the sugar in the molasses. i have a basic horse feed we use a a base feed for all the horses (provides the basic nutrients), but his daily blend includes a higher fat % senior feed, a weight supplement from the vet, rolled oats, black sunflower seed, and a dash of timothy/alfalfa pellets on top. he also has free choice mineral and salt licks. the good news is that his joints are in good condition. he has a decent topline. as he fills out he will be gorgeous. im looking forward to seeing his personality shine more as he gets to feeling more like a horse again. found out that Allie is only about 14. her and Sully are both gaited. well i know she is. i havent seen Sully do anything but walk. which is fine considering he needs to be storing fat not burning it....