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[LittleMissPurdy]

So I've gotten myself into another predicament here... Nothing new, I'm always getting myself into something lol.
Anyway, we got a text a couple of days ago from my cousin asking if we could come over and execute a white duck that she thinks killed one of the smaller ducks he's been living with for the past 2 years. I had my doubts about him having anything to do with the death of this other duck since they've been having a problem with a weasel lately. But we said we'd come over when my husband was off work. When we got there today what I saw didn't quite match up with what we'd been told. She has six smaller ducks, 3 males and 3 females in the pen with this big guy. I don't know much about ducks but they're the ones that look like little mallards. Anyway, when we went in to catch the white one we were supposed to be killing the one little drake started beathing the heck out of him. Chasing him around relentlessly and ripping feathers out of him and grabbing his tail and just going nuts on him. Seems to me it was either this little bugger or the weasel that was actually responsible for the death of the other little duck. I couldn't see killing this poor guy for a crime he hadn't committed. Besides the fact that he's about 2 yrs past the age when he'd even be any good for eating.

Now I've got this big white duck quacking around my yard and have no idea where to go with it. I posted it on my local PA swap page on facebook. But I don't know what else to do. I know we really can't keep him. But I don't know where to go with him either.

Why do I do this to myself! XD

I am sure someone will get back to you...lots of people always looking for ducks..hang in there

 

[sharron]

...oh no...I told Dh about this..and he said "if" we had the room, we would be right there for ya & that it would be awesome....gosh, I really wish we did...

, then you would know that they were very well cared for...mini babies that they are

....I hope you don't have to "give " them away..you shouldn't ...I thought there would be interest in those types of animals..

sometimes there are but right now its what they call a soft market? but we'll see, i might not have to get rid of them, it depends on my sister, shes getting Alzheimers so we might have to stay here til we find out if we'll have to take care of her,( she has no one else, the other members of our family are as useless as boobs on a boar hog) or we have to put her in a nursing home
sorry everyone, know this isn't chicken related & boring

 

[Blarneyeggs]

sometimes there are but right now its what they call a soft market? but we'll see, i might not have to get rid of them, it depends on my sister, shes getting Alzheimers so we might have to stay here til we find out if we'll have to take care of her,( she has no one else, the other members of our family are as useless as boobs on a boar hog) or we have to put her in a nursing home
sorry everyone, know this isn't chicken related & boring

Social thread, nonchicken related subjects are A OKay. Sorry about your sister, I sure hope you get things sorted out. Wish we had a barn and more fencing, perhaps by the time you're ready to sell, we'll be ready to buy. If not, I'm sure someone will.

BTW...Boobs on a boar hog? Bwahahaha!

 

[LittleMissPurdy]

sometimes there are but right now its what they call a soft market? but we'll see, i might not have to get rid of them, it depends on my sister, shes getting Alzheimers so we might have to stay here til we find out if we'll have to take care of her,( she has no one else, the other members of our family are as useless as boobs on a boar hog) or we have to put her in a nursing home
sorry everyone, know this isn't chicken related & boring

hey, there hasn't been one person on here that hasn't let it out at one time or another..so, don't even think on it..I got your '6'

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It is such a same that we cannot feel comfortable or afford having our loved ones in those types of facilities, that are not staffed appropriately..or management is questionable.....so sad. Then to have the , forgive me, burdon- put back onto others/family who have enough issues taking care of their own health-lives..whatever the case..it is just all such a shame. If we all would know ahead of time that at some point we would have to care for other loved ones , who may be ill or not...that would be a great help, we would at least be able to prepare financially, mentally...sorry, i am doing it again...going off into my own little world....Sorry Sharron, I really do hope everything works out well for you and your family.

 

[LittleMissPurdy]

Social thread, nonchicken related subjects are A OKay. Sorry about your sister, I sure hope you get things sorted out. Wish we had a barn and more fencing, perhaps by the time you're ready to sell, we'll be ready to buy. If not, I'm sure someone will.

BTW...Boobs on a boar hog? Bwahahaha!

yeah...hahaha, still picturing that one!! hahha

 

[Blarneyeggs]

So I've gotten myself into another predicament here...  Nothing new, I'm always getting myself into something  lol.
Anyway, we got a text a couple of days ago from my cousin asking if we could come over and execute a white duck that she thinks killed one of the smaller ducks he's been living with for the past 2 years.  I had my doubts about him having anything to do with the death of this other duck since they've been having a problem with a weasel lately.  But we said we'd come over when my husband was off work.  When we got there today what I saw didn't quite match up with what we'd been told.  She has six smaller ducks, 3 males and 3 females in the pen with this big guy.  I don't know much about ducks but they're the ones that look like little mallards.  Anyway, when we went in to catch the white one we were supposed to be killing the one little drake started beathing the heck out of him. Chasing him around relentlessly and ripping feathers out of him and grabbing his tail and just going nuts on him.  Seems to me it was either this little bugger or the weasel that was actually responsible for the death of the other little duck.  I couldn't see killing this poor guy for a crime he hadn't committed.  Besides the fact that he's about 2 yrs past the age when he'd even be any good for eating.  

Now I've got this big white duck quacking around my yard and have no idea where to go with it.  I posted it on my local PA swap page on facebook.  But I don't know what else to do.  I know we really can't keep him.  But I don't know where to go with him either. 

Why do I do this to myself!  XD

Awwww! So sweet that you did that. You're a bit like the Governor granting pardons at the last minute.

 

[sharron]

Social thread, nonchicken related subjects are A OKay. Sorry about your sister, I sure hope you get things sorted out. Wish we had a barn and more fencing, perhaps by the time you're ready to sell, we'll be ready to buy. If not, I'm sure someone will.

BTW...Boobs on a boar hog? Bwahahaha!

thank you, its hard, since shes 13 years older than me she helped momma raised me, you know how older sisters are.

 

[stake]

I usually don't have my phone with me when I see it and by the time I would get it he wouldn't be doing it anymore. They are on an organic grower formula. I don't know the exact protein that it has. I got it from a mill that a neighbor of @borderbigade operates. Then I ferment it for them. I give them a few meal worms every now and then. Thinking maybe they need more proein? I can try to get a video of it but chances are slim.

For Chippy and Auro:

I've had my roo not accept one of my BOs back into the flock after she was attacked by a fox....and the junior roo supports the big roo...she's been beaten up a couple of times before I understood what was going on....my mistake...separate the birds and try to get a different dynamic going before re-introduction...its a real pain when you like both birds...from what you both posted, these are dominance issues...there's a big learning curve to get a flock to sync up...think Fisher's crew is pretty settled....

 

[Katt66]

Awwww! So sweet that you did that. You're a bit like the Governor granting pardons at the last minute.

So I've gotten myself into another predicament here... Nothing new, I'm always getting myself into something lol.
Anyway, we got a text a couple of days ago from my cousin asking if we could come over and execute a white duck that she thinks killed one of the smaller ducks he's been living with for the past 2 years. I had my doubts about him having anything to do with the death of this other duck since they've been having a problem with a weasel lately. But we said we'd come over when my husband was off work. When we got there today what I saw didn't quite match up with what we'd been told. She has six smaller ducks, 3 males and 3 females in the pen with this big guy. I don't know much about ducks but they're the ones that look like little mallards. Anyway, when we went in to catch the white one we were supposed to be killing the one little drake started beathing the heck out of him. Chasing him around relentlessly and ripping feathers out of him and grabbing his tail and just going nuts on him. Seems to me it was either this little bugger or the weasel that was actually responsible for the death of the other little duck. I couldn't see killing this poor guy for a crime he hadn't committed. Besides the fact that he's about 2 yrs past the age when he'd even be any good for eating.

Now I've got this big white duck quacking around my yard and have no idea where to go with it. I posted it on my local PA swap page on facebook. But I don't know what else to do. I know we really can't keep him. But I don't know where to go with him either.

Why do I do this to myself! XD

 

[sharron]

hey, there hasn't been one person on here that hasn't let it out at one time or another..so, don't even think on it..I got your '6'

...

It is such a same that we cannot feel comfortable or afford having our loved ones in those types of facilities, that are not staffed appropriately..or management is questionable.....so sad. Then to have the , forgive me, burdon- put back onto others/family who have enough issues taking care of their own health-lives..whatever the case..it is just all such a shame. If we all would know ahead of time that at some point we would have to care for other loved ones , who may be ill or not...that would be a great help, we would at least be able to prepare financially, mentally...sorry, i am doing it again...going off into my own little world....Sorry Sharron, I really do hope everything works out well for you and your family.

thanks danielle, it will work out, i don't want to put her into a home but shes bound and determined that she won't live with us, and unfortunely she has almost as much smith in her as i do( hardheaded and as stubborn as a mule, also hot tempered at the drop of a hat) but i love my sister