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[Lacrystol]

Just traveled 2.5 hours to pick up 50 "point of lay pullets". They look awful young to me but since working with meaties all summer, who knows? I DO know they will lay quicker than the 82 eggs I put in the incubator Thursday. Til then I will buy eggs to deliver and keep the account.

Please keep in mind to keep them separated from your current flock for at least a month, with that many pullets you never know what they could have or could be carrying, The stress of moving from one place to another will or should put the problem into overdrive if they have any issues.

 

[loanwizard]

You are exactly right, however, I have already put them all in close proximity. Not in the same stall, but in the barn, plus I bought 10 more layers today. One of these days I will get caught, but I had an emergency. From now on I will probably hatch year around.

Thanks for the heads up and I would make the exact same recommendation. My bigger worry are the coon. I have lights at both ends of the barn but I need to go set the trap again.

 

[Koipondduck]

With the help of Charlene from Oberlin, Oh and a young duck hobbist, now I stared started with duck hobbies.
I have a lush grown Koi pond and I thought ducks would enjoy it. However, Kois tickle ducks's feet and they go to my small pond
and hand in the pond stream. It is funny, they will go to the strema and walk 100' from the stream to the small pond to take baths.

Also, I am getting contradictory asnwer about having malladrs. Medina tractor supply indicates that they sell 100 of mallards and no one ever require permits
In addtion, if these ducks are reared domestically and you purchased it from someone they also rased these ducks from babies, Federal migratory law clearly states that
hobbists that are caring do not need permits. This has been varified by our Region three officers. However, ODNR, indicated that I need a permit wher as regional office clearly told me that it is not necessary.

 

[Koipondduck]

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A Federal Migratory Bird Waterfowl Sale and Disposal permit will authorize you to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of to another person, properly marked, captive-reared migratory waterfowl and their eggs. A permit is not required to sell or dispose of properly marked, captive-reared mallards. You should review Title 50 Parts 10, 13, and 21.25 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]You are responsible for reviewing and understanding these regulations before you request and accept a permit. [/FONT][/FONT]These regulations can be found on our website at: http://www.fws.gov/permits/ltr/ltr.html. Below is a review of several sections pertinent to a Federal Migratory Bird Waterfowl Sale and Disposal permit.
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]1. Do I need a permit to possess captive-reared migratory waterfowl? [/FONT][/FONT]
No. Any person may, without a permit, lawfully acquire properly marked, captive-reared migratory waterfowl of any species, alive or dead, or their eggs, and possess and transport such birds or eggs and any progeny or eggs solely for his own use, subject to the following conditions:
(a) Such birds, alive or dead, or their eggs may be lawfully acquired from holders of valid Waterfowl Sale and Disposal permits.
(b) All progeny of such birds or eggs hatched, reared, and retained in captivity must be physically marked as defined in 21.13(b). (Also see question 3 below.)
(c) No birds or eggs or progeny may be disposed of by any means, alive or dead, to any other person unless you have a valid Waterfowl Sale and Disposal permit.
(d) Lawfully possessed and properly marked waterfowl may be killed, in any number, at any time or place, by any means except shooting. Such birds may be killed by shooting only in accordance with all applicable hunting regulations.
(e) When you acquire any waterfowl, alive or dead, from a Waterfowl Sale and Disposal permittee, the permittee must give you the original of the completed Form 3-186, Notice of Waterfowl Transfer or Sale, providing all information required by the form and method or methods by which individual birds are marked.
Other regulations governing the possession of waterfowl can be found in 50 CFR 21.14.
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]2. Can I take waterfowl from the wild? [/FONT][/FONT]
No. You may not take migratory waterfowl or their eggs from the wild and you may not acquire wild waterfowl from another person. Anyone who transfers waterfowl to you must have a valid Waterfowl Sale and Disposal permit.
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]3. Do I need to mark [/FONT][/FONT]

 

[Lacrystol]

You are exactly right, however, I have already put them all in close proximity. Not in the same stall, but in the barn, plus I bought 10 more layers today. One of these days I will get caught, but I had an emergency. From now on I will probably hatch year around.

Thanks for the heads up and I would make the exact same recommendation. My bigger worry are the coon. I have lights at both ends of the barn but I need to go set the trap again.

For my raccoon problem, besides a bullet to there heads, LOL, I have a radio going, it seems to help because they haven't bothered my chickens at night, nope instead they are bothering them during the day now and apparently I turn off the radio before I go to work. But recently started to keep it on, I think when the radio guys start doing there talking the raccoons aren't sure if it's a real person there or not.

 

[loanwizard]

For my raccoon problem, besides a bullet to there heads, LOL, I have a radio going, it seems to help because they haven't bothered my chickens at night, nope instead they are bothering them during the day now and apparently I turn off the radio before I go to work. But recently started to keep it on, I think when the radio guys start doing there talking the raccoons aren't sure if it's a real person there or not.

I would love to play a radio all night, but not sure I can find a radio station that plays 24/7 lol!

I wonder if I played rap music all night if that would scare them off. It does me.

Maybe a little George Jones... or Rock and Roll.

My luck music would draw them in.

 

[Lacrystol]

I would love to play a radio all night, but not sure I can find a radio station that plays 24/7 lol!

I wonder if I played rap music all night if that would scare them off. It does me.

Maybe a little George Jones... or Rock and Roll.

My luck music would draw them in.

LOL, as long as it's not soothing classical, I would give it a shot. LOL.. I could just see it now, your raccoons sleeping with your headless chickens. LOL..

 

[rambunctious]

Hello!! New here! I'm in the extensive research phase of chickens and had posted on the welcome board and was directed here!! Thanks!! I'm located on the FAR east of Toledo- almost Ottawa county..a lil bit of land out here! We're fairly new to Ohio- so we're getting used to the winters etc...what kind of breeds do you all have? I listed a few that we were considering and a few more have been added to the list as well! We're hoping to get about 6 chickens next year. (have to save some $ to make a good coop, don't want an eye sore and we want to do it once and do it right!).

Thus far we're looking at:
Java
Orphington
Plymouth Rock
Star
Sussex
Rhode Island Reds
Barred Rocks
Wyandotte

We have a few acres and will make an enclosed run and would like the ability to let them free roam when we're outside with them without having to worry about them vanishing. Of course the heat and cold swings we seem to have thus far have me a lil worried- so hopefully tolerant to that as well! At the moment we're looking for primarily large egg layers, if they're dual that's great as well, but not needed!

Meyer Hatchery is about 2 hours away- so we could just make a long day of it and drive down to get the eggs/chicks. Bottom line- we're not looking to do all this till next year, but a year full of excitement is gonna make for a LONG year!! Thanks!!

 

[loanwizard]

Hello!! New here! I'm in the extensive research phase of chickens and had posted on the welcome board and was directed here!! Thanks!! I'm located on the FAR east of Toledo- almost Ottawa county..a lil bit of land out here! We're fairly new to Ohio- so we're getting used to the winters etc...what kind of breeds do you all have? I listed a few that we were considering and a few more have been added to the list as well! We're hoping to get about 6 chickens next year. (have to save some $ to make a good coop, don't want an eye sore and we want to do it once and do it right!).

Thus far we're looking at:
Java
Orphington
Plymouth Rock
Star
Sussex
Rhode Island Reds
Barred Rocks
Wyandotte

We have a few acres and will make an enclosed run and would like the ability to let them free roam when we're outside with them without having to worry about them vanishing. Of course the heat and cold swings we seem to have thus far have me a lil worried- so hopefully tolerant to that as well! At the moment we're looking for primarily large egg layers, if they're dual that's great as well, but not needed!

Meyer Hatchery is about 2 hours away- so we could just make a long day of it and drive down to get the eggs/chicks. Bottom line- we're not looking to do all this till next year, but a year full of excitement is gonna make for a LONG year!! Thanks!!

Look at the breeds list here which will give you the large egg layers. Orpingtons, Barred/Plymouth Rocks, Star, Comets, Sex Links, Rhode Island Reds, Wyandottes all do well. Don't worry about heat or cold. Chickens are tough little critters, just make sure you have PLENTY of ventilation.

Welcome!

Shawn

 

[Koipondduck]

Today my huge raccoon after catching three, busted through the cage door and escapsed.

I will try playing a radio.