Surviving Minnesota!

[Cebarmlds]

A person would have to have a special set up for keeping ducks, I really don't think it is a hate for ducks but a preference for chickens. JMHO..

 

[holm25]

A person would have to have a special set up for keeping ducks, I really don't think it is a hate for ducks but a preference for chickens. JMHO..

The only difference between ducks and chickens is that ducks like to swim. I like my chickens and ducks equally.

 

[duluthralphie]

Yes I think so
Hey! I'm in 4-h, I've never had ducks, I show my chickens. I think call ducks would be cool to have, why do you hate them so much?

Because Holm likes them, so I have no choice but to be anti-ducks...






Actually I have no decent place for waterfowl. If I thought they would live more than 2 hours, I would have some at my cabin. But between wolf,fox, coyotes, eagles and fur bearing critters, They would not make it.
Plus there is no one there to feed them most the time, so they would have to forage.

 

[Violetsfeathers]

Ohhhh

 

[jerryse]

Because Holm likes them, so I have no choice but to be anti-ducks...






Actually I have no decent place for waterfowl. If I thought they would live more than 2 hours, I would have some at my cabin. But between wolf,fox, coyotes, eagles and fur bearing critters, They would not make it.
Plus there is no one there to feed them most the time, so they would have to forage.

They do make auto feeders for fish / wildlife . Set one up near the water . They can be programmed for number of times per day . The neighbors and wildlife would love you . Might even gain points with the tribe .

 

[lvie]

I have another Sadie story. But I'm sick of telling them.

And I can just about imagine you are sick of hearing them.

Nope - not sick of hearing them.

 

[lvie]

Ivie: I may be late to commit to you on those birds for late May...so you may not want to deal with me. But they sound just beautiful and are types (egg color) I am looking for. I've committed to taking some birds from a classroom hatch...but if that fails for some reason I will let you know.

I have been trying to encourage chicken owning to my DS but they are not ready for one more year. Both the DS and DDIL are 'like' that and they so have their acts together. Gag me with a spoon. LOL. So I really would like to retain two of each, three if I must, but I have to have time to cancel the order if others do not want to participate - I have not got room for 15 more chicks that will grow into chickens and I do value my marriage somewhat. These 15 should arrive around May 13th.
So let me know as soon as you figure it out. Anyone else?

 

[lvie]

Quote:
TALK to Ralphie.

 

[KlopKlop]

KlopKlop.....Which hatchery did you get the Speckled Sussex from? I ordered from Hoover's and they called back saying they don't hatch Speckled Sussex until May.

yes i ordered from hoovers, but i had to order the first week of february to get them this week. this is a new offering for them so maybe they are having supply shortages? i know they dont breed all of their own chickens. their CX eggs come up from the south at least.

 

[lvie]

Okay Ralphie. these are the best two shots of the SS for now. I am pretty sure I have one roo and 2 hens which would make me a very happy chickenier. Enjoy for now. They are beautiful even now as they develop. Their breast feathers are coming out and they kind of look like they are growing a 'cape' on their shoulders and wings out the sides of their breasts. Great birds to the other chicks!