Dixie Chicks

[minihorse927]

I free range everyone while im.home too @BriardChickens. The only one who don't are the ohiki, Swedish flowers, and the orps that are in breeding pens.

 

[vehve]

We usually let our's roam the yard as well, but it's not really legal until the beginning of June due to AI restrictions.

 

[BriardChickens]

Vehve, how has Europe been affected by AI?

 

[vehve]

There have been some cases in Western Europe at least, and Sweden had some wild swans that tested positive. No cases in Finland yet, but the ban on keeping poultry outside in spring has been in effect for a few years now in Finland.

 

[BriardChickens]

Europe is "small" so the spread could be quick and detrimental.

I supervise most of the time when free ranging my chickens, we have a pair of foxes living just around the corner.

 

[Amberjem]

well I opened up the chick henhouse to everyone we have intergration...and on a surprise note dumpling the turkey is defending and protecting the chicks

 

[BriardChickens]

@Amberjem I have a very strong feeling this turkey will not get eaten!

 

[Amberjem]

lol why is that?

 

[BriardChickens]

isn't it obvious? LOL

I think once (if) my incubator duck eggs hatch and are dry I'll trade momma broody her eggs for ducklings and when the rest hatch as in "hey, my young ones doubled in quantity?!" Anyone ever tried this? Or am I better off to leave her with her eggs and give her the older ducklings when she hatches hers.

 

[minihorse927]

isn't it obvious? LOL


I think once (if) my incubator duck eggs hatch and are dry I'll trade momma broody her eggs for ducklings and when the rest hatch as in "hey, my young ones doubled in quantity?!" Anyone ever tried this? Or am I better off to leave her with her eggs and give her the older ducklings when she hatches hers.

I've swapped eggs for ducklings bfoeforw. Do it when they're just fluffed so they can learn her language and be able to understand her. Older ducklings likely will not follow or listen to her as they would be receiving care from you in the beginning.