EDUCATIONAL INCUBATION & HATCHING CHAT THREAD, w/ Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs

[kwhites634]

Sorry to hear you're not feeling well, whites

Feeling better; I might live.

 

[Chaos18]

That's not too bad, must be nice not to have to mess with them filthy creatures anymore.

It's very nice not having the filthy things anymore.

 

[mlm Mike]

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I was tempted to get some ducklings the other day, but I came to my senses.

 

[Chaos18]

I was tempted to get some ducklings the other day, but I came to my senses.

Smart man. Glad you were able to come to your senses.

 

[kwhites634]

Isn't it like super dangerous for certain people to have the flu? Like ones that are older than some of us, and just had heart surgery? Doesn't that easily turn into pneumonia?

Can I get back to you on that?

 

[minihorse927]

Hi all!

Just curious - why is crested a bad thing?  Is it just ducks?  I have never seen it referred to a negative in chickens....

I know vaulted skulls are really cute, but it makes them more vulnerable - their skull is less protected.  

Thanks!

crested is bad in ducks because it can cause early death in incubation if 2 crested birds are bred together plus a higher instance of nervous system disorders stem from the crest in ducks.

You named why it is an issue in some chicken breeds. They are prone to head injury due to the exposure of the brain.

In some breeds, such as Swedish flowers, a crested bird is ok as long as it is a small crest. If it protrudes over their eyes it is a hindrance to their free ranging ability. It limits their aerial predator vision.

 

[mlm Mike]

Quote: Thanks!

 

[daxigait]

Good morning everyone!

I am going to need this one today because it is an emotional time for me and I am still

 

[BantyChooks]

I was tempted to get some ducklings the other day, but I came to my senses. 

Shame, shame! You're missing out.

 

[mlm Mike]

Quote: Not really, I've had plenty of ducks before.