New to this site again

[Back onfarming]

Since I was last active on this site I've been busy growing and losing my flock.
I had 30 chickens and lost all but 11. Still not sure what caused so numerous a chick and chicken death in 2 weeks time. I wanted to try to raise my flock with non HMO but after doing everything I could to save all my babies I've decided for now I'd rather play it safe and am using medicated food for my new babies.
I have 12 adult chickens and 19 new babies. Maybe the babies are what I call in their grade school phase.
They are all Cochins except for a few.
I recently purchased 3 baby ducks and seems no one at the coop knows what kind they are but I'm thinking they are Pekin. I sure didn't know what I was getting into by thinking I wanted Ducks. Ha! They are a constant chore keeping their cage clean. Oh well I enjoy them anyway.
So wish me luck and I'm sure I will have many questions.
Dlr

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. I wish you the best of luck with your flock and ducks.

Here’s a good link where you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/


There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.


Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[drumstick diva]

So sorry for the loss of so many chickens. Did they share the same symptoms? Did you take any to a vet for a necropsy? That usually shows what the problem was, unless every death was different. It would also help a vet suggest a treatment plan.

If you want information on ducks, your best bet is to try the "Duck Forum."

 

[Joeschooks]

I’m so sorry to hear of your losses. There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here on BYC and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource. I hope you enjoy it as much as we all do.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy sorry to hear about your losses. Hope you find out the cause for the illness.

Thanks for joining us here at Backyard Chickens.

 

[Teila]

G'Day from down under Back onfarming Nice to meet you!

 

[Jetblack2004]

Welcome back to BYC
I'm sorry for your losses

 

[N F C]

It sounds like you're found out what other duck owners always do...they're messy but cute! I hope you enjoy them and best of luck with your new flock.

 

[Kiki]

We are glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops
and
Official BYC Coop Page Contest - Fall-Winter 2017

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome back to BYC We're so happy you've decided to re-join us
So sorry for your losses Ducks are horrible in the brooder but are much cleaner once they grow up. A kiddie pool is a wonderful investment.

ETA: It's poring rain here right now... Chickens & Turkeys are not amused, ducks are in heaven running through the tall grass, swimming in the little creek and in general just being ducks.