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[SlipsWife]

Well, not this feed store. I called and they want me to bring in my suspected male African gander to trade for a marked female they have on hand. So now the question is... Do I put my son through that? Also geese don't do well alone, 1 gosling alone would be so lonely until such time as it is big enough to introduce to the group of older goslings.

Your original question said the hatchery, so 'usually' hatcheries will refund you the difference. The feed store seems to have their own policy and wants to make it right, which is a different situation. I've never heard of 'hatcheries' taking back fowl, they just refund the difference between a male/female, after their 90% guarantee window. Which is actually frustrating when you think of it. It takes awhile to tell the difference in most breeds, you've fed the fowl, become attached and now you get a $1 or so difference back. It is better than nothing.

As far as the feed store goes, I would ask them what their plans are for the male. Do they just want you to bring him in for documentation and then they'll let you keep it? If they keep it, what are their plans for it?

As far as personally what to do with it, that's going to be a tough choice on your part. We originally told our kids we were only keeping the ducks if they were females. One is, one I'm not sure of. Then we got 2 more as part of an assortment. We are still sticking with 2 ducks only but of course the kids have become attached to the one that we aren't sure of. My husband isn't a fan of duck eggs but I figured we could use them for baking but it looks like we might have a 'free loader', if we like it or not.

 

[SlipsWife]

We have a house in Kingsland that we are selling. We've been renting it out for over 7 years now, its time to sell. We thought we had a private sell worked out, but it fell through due to the buyer having some health issues. Now we've decided to hold onto it for a vacation home for the summer. To make it worth it, we'll obviously have to use it. Which brings us to...

The weekend that works for us to go down this month, is the same weekend the chicks in the incubator are suppose to hatch! I didn't know when I set them or I wouldn't have.

My last hatch was a 100% failure. I'm trying to be more hands off this hatch but this would be pretty extreme...

Its a 5 hour trip, with stops, so taking it with us is probably out of the question. I hate to cancel the trip because of the possibility of chicks hatching after my first failed hatch. They 'shouldn't' hatch until around 2 in the afternoon on Sunday and I know they are ok without food and water for a couple of days. We don't have anyone I would trust to check on them.

Has anyone had to leave a hatch at hatch time? How did it work out?

 

[srosales1996]

Usually they refund the difference between the price of a male and female.

Don't think they will take the bird back for multipul reasons. Number one reason being possible illness being brought back to their facility. Just call them and find out. Did you order from Grogans by chance? (I think your the one located close to me) if you did they use Ideal hatchery and are pretty easy to work with. They will probably just send them another bird when they have goslings for you to pick up. Go ahead and do it now... They are getting in shipments weekly and might could get one for you pretty quick.

 

[hungnguyen]

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I thought You're the boss ! Just simply tell him to choose you & the chicken site or else. In plain English just ask "flesh & feather or what". Be clear or he may ask for clarification "what?"

 

[Starfire669]

Your original question said the hatchery, so 'usually' hatcheries will refund you the difference.  The feed store seems to have their own policy and wants to make it right, which is a different situation.  I've never heard of 'hatcheries' taking back fowl, they just refund the difference between a male/female, after their 90% guarantee window.  Which is actually frustrating when you think of it.  It takes awhile to tell the difference in most breeds, you've fed the fowl, become attached and now you get a $1 or so difference back.  It is better than nothing.

As far as the feed store goes, I would ask them what their plans are for the male.  Do they just want you to bring him in for documentation and then they'll let you keep it?  If they keep it, what are their plans for it?

As far as personally what to do with it, that's going to be a tough choice on your part.  We originally told our kids we were only keeping the ducks if they were females.  One is, one I'm not sure of.  Then we got 2 more as part of an assortment.  We are still sticking with 2 ducks only but of course the kids have become attached to the one that we aren't sure of.  My husband isn't a fan of duck eggs but I figured we could use them for baking but it looks like we might have a 'free loader', if we like it or not.

Don't think they will take the bird back for multipul reasons. Number one reason being possible illness being brought back to their facility. Just call them and find out. Did you order from Grogans by chance? (I think your the one located close to me) if you did they use Ideal hatchery and are pretty easy to work with. They will probably just send them another bird when they have goslings for you to pick up. Go ahead and do it now... They are getting in shipments weekly and might could get one for you pretty quick.

Not sure what hatchery the feed store uses to order their birds from. But I took both of the African with me and 1 employee agreed that Cream looked more masculine than Peaches to him, the other employee admitted to not knowing. The feed store wanted a straight up trade, my month old gosling for a 3 day old gosling. I didn't go for it, they would have sold Cream for more due to his age and size making a profit off of me. I might have traded Cream in but not for a 3 day old gosling!. After about half an hour talking we came to an agreement, I bought 2 goslings at half price, both also supposed to be female, and i got to keep Cream. I am satisfied with the arrangement. The feed store will contact the hatchery about this missexed gosling and probably still make a profit, so they are also satisfied with the arrangement. I give this feed store very high marks for customer service, I would definately purchase chicks, ducklings, or goslings here again.

Now to explain my breaking probation to my husband.... Maybe, since I have 1 gander too many I can let him have that Christmas goose dinner he wanted so bad. Just not sure which 1.

I think geese math is more complicated than chicken math!

 

[SlipsWife]

Not sure what hatchery the feed store uses to order their birds from. But I took both of the African with me and 1 employee agreed that Cream looked more masculine than Peaches to him, the other employee admitted to not knowing. The feed store wanted a straight up trade, my month old gosling for a 3 day old gosling. I didn't go for it, they would have sold Cream for more due to his age and size making a profit off of me. I might have traded Cream in but not for a 3 day old gosling!. After about half an hour talking we came to an agreement, I bought 2 goslings at half price, both also supposed to be female, and i got to keep Cream. I am satisfied with the arrangement. The feed store will contact the hatchery about this missexed gosling and probably still make a profit, so they are also satisfied with the arrangement. I give this feed store very high marks for customer service, I would definately purchase chicks, ducklings, or goslings here again.

Now to explain my breaking probation to my husband.... Maybe, since I have 1 gander too many I can let him have that Christmas goose dinner he wanted so bad. Just not sure which 1.

I think geese math is more complicated than chicken math!

It sounds like it worked out perfectly! Well, other than whichever gander ends up Christmas dinner, he might not agree with me...

 

[Starfire669]

It sounds like it worked out perfectly!  Well, other than whichever gander ends up Christmas dinner, he might not agree with me...

Shhhhh, I won't tell the ganders if you won't!
I'll probably pick the gander that tries to bite me 1 time too many. Not having any of that in my flock!

 

[magpiesing]

Good day folks
Wow...I am so far behind on posts...that happens when time flys.
Had lots of errands to run yesterday and then do a cleaning and bug deterrent in the coop.
Candled Becka's clutch last night...Looks like all 7 of the big eggs are doing great...nice air chambers
not so with the 2 bantam eggs...pretty sure they are duds...but that's ok
Excited about having some more peepers!

The gang is at least 7 weeks old and I'm dying to let them out of the pen, just scared of what the big birds will do. They have seen them in the pen, I hope they can run fast enough to get out of the way. Oh they have learned to roost too. Had the limb it there for a several days, they would use it during the day but, they still cuddled on the ground, then 3 nights ago I checked and all 10 were on the limb wing to wing...go figure!
FIL will be getting his guinea chicks within the next week or so and will need the pen for them so they will have to give it up soon. With at least 2 young roos in the group we may be building another pen just to keep peace. I think it would be a good idea anyway because a smaller pen will be easier to cover since they are small and vulnerable to air attack.

Was ready to let Belle and little Speedy out but the little guy wasn't feeling well and I noticed some bloody poop. Putting ACV in the water and watching him, keeping them in quarantine for a while. He seems to have bounced back, poo is still dark but no more blood and he's eating again, but am worried about coccidia. How long should I keep him separate?

Well gotta run, work never done! Enjoy your day...Magpie

 

[Brookshire11]

I don't think I'll ever catch up so I'm just starting over here! lol
Remember the chickens don't fly" discussion. And I was all "Mine haven't made it over the 6ft fence yet!"
Well here's me eating my words! lol


Fearless Freya...all by her lonesome because she would NOT come in. She always gives me trouble...
Hubbs finally got her.

Hopefully I can stay up to date now!

 

[tcmstalcup]

We have a house in Kingsland that we are selling. We've been renting it out for over 7 years now, its time to sell. We thought we had a private sell worked out, but it fell through due to the buyer having some health issues. Now we've decided to hold onto it for a vacation home for the summer. To make it worth it, we'll obviously have to use it. Which brings us to...

The weekend that works for us to go down this month, is the same weekend the chicks in the incubator are suppose to hatch! I didn't know when I set them or I wouldn't have.

My last hatch was a 100% failure. I'm trying to be more hands off this hatch but this would be pretty extreme...

Its a 5 hour trip, with stops, so taking it with us is probably out of the question. I hate to cancel the trip because of the possibility of chicks hatching after my first failed hatch. They 'shouldn't' hatch until around 2 in the afternoon on Sunday and I know they are ok without food and water for a couple of days. We don't have anyone I would trust to check on them.

Has anyone had to leave a hatch at hatch time? How did it work out?

My advice is go and have a great time. Deal with it when you get home. That will definitely keep your hands and mind off of whats going on in the bator. You can remove chicks or yuck eggs when you return. They don't usually hatch at an exact time and sometimes not even on the expected day. They might still be in hatching stages when you return. GO enjoy your husband and children. Lots of chickens in the world but time with our families can not be replaced.