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Koru25 said:
Wow it's been ages since I posted. We've been super busy this year with breeding, my boys doing Silver Appleyards and Call Ducks, and me on Welsummers.
My youngest son (13) is obsessed with white callies and we've ran into a bit of bad luck with black dots on ducks, being mis-sold a female that was a male etc, but I totally lucked out and managed to get a wee flock from a guy that was downsizing, so for a great price too! My son did also manage to hand hatch 6 out of 9 callie eggs which was a great success .Shame that some of those have black dots, but I am teaching him that not everything works out perfectly and that he can still love them, which he does!

Our SAs aren't laying well which is why I came on here to post. I've found this forum to be such a great help over the years!
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Those call ducks are so adorable. Glad your son is enjoying the poultry hobby. It is a lifelong addiction.
 
amccann said:
Life is crazy and wonderful! Polo season is in full swing, 300 gallons worth of fish tanks and fish, a new puppy, kindergarten starts next week…phew! I lost most of my flock last summer to eagles, but I have a duck, two chicken hens and 4 turkeys!
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Life is very busy for you!

I have heard of Eagles being a predator in your area. It sound like a real problem
 
nightwing1 said:
Whoa- that'll teach me to actually sign in instead of just doing a search!

It's definitely been a minute since I asked or posted anything, but I think since the last time I was here picking y'all's brains, my sweet leghorn is still doing great, we've lost a few girls, and gained a few rescues, and we also started a turkey adventure this spring. Athena and Apollo (I'm posting an older picture, we're *pretty* sure by now he's a boy...kidding- he's DEFINITELY a boy) are Bourbon Reds, and we love them to pieces. They've got their own coop and get along with chickens really well so far when they're in the same yard.

That said (and my intent was to PM a couple of folks), the information that I got here 1000% saved Athena's life last week. She started showing all the signs of Blackhead- drooping wings, no interest in eating or drinking, and yellow droppings. Our chicken vet basically reiterated everything I had read here and told us that *when* she perished, we should send her in for a necropsy. The Board of Animal health couldn't tell me whether or not there was Blackhead in our area ("We don't document that testing"), which was frustrating- that's the BAH's sole purpose for existing. I was able to pick up Metronidazole, Safeguard, Exact baby bird food, and Corid (just in case, but her stools were yellow and not bloody), and reasonably guess an appropriate dosage (she's 3 months and still lighter than my Brahma hen, especially due to the quick weight loss). We brought her in (MN temps were 92 degrees and ridiculous humidity), she stayed by me in her bin pretty much wherever I went in the house until outside temps were down and she wasn't as lethargic as the onset. After a long week, she's back outside and her normal self with normal poop, and I can't express my gratitude for the members here who put the time and effort into posting information that I'd never get anywhere else. I can't say with 100% certainty that it was indeed Blackhead, but it sure fit the descriptions here. This bird has a special place in my heart.

And we're definitely going to start deworming every 3 months!
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It is nice that you logged in to update us!

Your adventure with Blackhead is inspiring.
 
Koru25 said:
Wow it's been ages since I posted. We've been super busy this year with breeding, my boys doing Silver Appleyards and Call Ducks, and me on Welsummers.
My youngest son (13) is obsessed with white callies and we've ran into a bit of bad luck with black dots on ducks, being mis-sold a female that was a male etc, but I totally lucked out and managed to get a wee flock from a guy that was downsizing, so for a great price too! My son did also manage to hand hatch 6 out of 9 callie eggs which was a great success .Shame that some of those have black dots, but I am teaching him that not everything works out perfectly and that he can still love them, which he does!

Our SAs aren't laying well which is why I came on here to post. I've found this forum to be such a great help over the years!
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I am happy to read that your Son is into Ducks now!

Is your Son in FFA or 4-H?
 
hello, lots happened in the last few years, moved to France, moved again, covid happened, massive hailstorm wrecked the house but we still have chickens.
 

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oldhenlikesdogs said:
I'm so very sorry about your husband. Hopefully he has a speedy recovery. Congratulations on your new chickens. It's a great hobby that brings something to look forward to daily. I know mine keep me going. Love my cochins. They are my favorite breed. :)
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Thank you, He is recovering well. Still tired, which his doctor says is normal.
It looks like 4 of them are actually hens, one is a Sussex so she looks tiny in the mix:lol: But the rest of them are very nice to her and I enjoy watching them all together. Its my first time having a cochin! They are so pretty and I know mine seem to be full of personality for sure. I am thrilled to have a chance to have some. And my hubby is glad I have them, they help me to not focus on worrying about him while I am home alone, so they are definitely a great addition
 

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