cari1975
Hatching
Hi all. I'm new to this site and as a new chicken and duck keeper have been an avid reader of posts these past few weeks. Thank you all for your advice and information.
I live in Grand Rapids, Mi on 4 acres. I enjoy sharing my space with 3 SL Wyandottes, 2 Isa Browns, 7 RIRs and 3 bantams, species yet unknown. They are about 5 weeks old. I recently added 2 Light Brahmas and 2 Americanaus, about 2 weeks old. We also have 4 Rouens, 2 Pekins and 1 Campbell.
I don't know the sex of the ducks, but am starting to hear quacking in a few so am assuming I have a male and female Pekin. The SLWs were straight run, but based on what I've read about tail feathers, think I may have 3 pullets. We'll soon see I hope. The bantams were also straight run. I'm curious to find out what they are and plan to post pictures for input in an appropriate forum.
We have them in one building, but separate sleeping areas. The ducks have a 6x6 stall, am still working through the best bedding. They have access all day, but are free range. The chickens have a large area with roosts which we will be expanding this summer. They are also free range, for about the last week- they venture further each day.
It's nice to meet you all. Thanks again for the great information. My feathered friends are more entertaining than I imagined, I'm hooked!
I live in Grand Rapids, Mi on 4 acres. I enjoy sharing my space with 3 SL Wyandottes, 2 Isa Browns, 7 RIRs and 3 bantams, species yet unknown. They are about 5 weeks old. I recently added 2 Light Brahmas and 2 Americanaus, about 2 weeks old. We also have 4 Rouens, 2 Pekins and 1 Campbell.
I don't know the sex of the ducks, but am starting to hear quacking in a few so am assuming I have a male and female Pekin. The SLWs were straight run, but based on what I've read about tail feathers, think I may have 3 pullets. We'll soon see I hope. The bantams were also straight run. I'm curious to find out what they are and plan to post pictures for input in an appropriate forum.
We have them in one building, but separate sleeping areas. The ducks have a 6x6 stall, am still working through the best bedding. They have access all day, but are free range. The chickens have a large area with roosts which we will be expanding this summer. They are also free range, for about the last week- they venture further each day.
It's nice to meet you all. Thanks again for the great information. My feathered friends are more entertaining than I imagined, I'm hooked!
) I'm a chicken person as ducks are too just too messy for me personally, however I have to admit that ducklings are the ultimate in cute. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your flock.
Welcome, hope you enjoy coming in and talking chickens..or ducks. Plenty of good folks here to share help, stories, and the fun of it all.
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