The Front Porch Swing

[RachaelS]

Ducks! The hubby wants most of the duck eggs - he didn't have to go through trying to start them in the house, learning how poopy they are, stirring it every day and cleaning out completely every other day. He wants more ducks (we have 1/4 left who thinks she's a chicken). ONLY OUTSIDE WHEN IT'S WARM!!!!

I used to have an entire tool set - power drill, multiple screwdriver sizes, a hammer, a tape measure, a screw/nail box - etc. etc. My husband kept raiding them, I have no idea where they are. He even gave me my own tool kit. Then pilfered that.

Men, they just can't help it, they must use and then promptly lose tools...

LOL! Yep, ducks seem to be pretty dirty.

 

[LeslieDJoyce]

Just curious, what kind of ducks are best for eggs?

They have some hybrids that lay every single day. Each farm has it's own version. Metzer farms has a good comparison chart. I'm on my phone or I'd google that for you.

Pekins are calm, flightless, lay well (big eggs, good quantities) and are gorgeous, huge and delicious.

My best layer has been the Rouen "production" model that must have some kind of other duck in her. Nice sized pretty green eggs every single day for several months before she went broody. We adopted her just before she started to lay. Her mate is a serial chicken rapist, though, and that has been a bit complicated.

I'm getting some LITTLE darker green duck eggs ... either the Runners or the Khaki Campbells give me those. Someone sometimes gives me 90g + white eggs ... probably one of the subsequent generation Rouens.

I only have those 4 breeds so far, and only male Pekins. I want Cayugas, possibly more Pekins.

Everyone says moscovys are the best for Dual Purpose and are also self-sustaining. But they fly a little ...

 

[Triple Willow]

I used to have all my own tools, before we were married.  Now all the tools belong to hubby and I "borrow" them.  Bad part is finding tools I need when he's not around.  Good part is getting him to fetch all the tools.  

Bad thing with my man is his tools are in his tool shed, in the closed in front porch, the laundry room, the truck, AS WELL AS in his kitchen and dining room! LOL ...but not funny!!!

 

[RachaelS]

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Would like to know also!

 

[RachaelS]

Anyone raise quail?

 

[LeslieDJoyce]

Sounds like you did a great job plumbing. I like it.

In the previous post I meant CHICKEN sink, not Kitchen sink. I installed a really inexpensive rubber utility sink out by the coops and "plumed" it with a garden hose. So much nicer than squatting!

 

[perchie.girl]

sawsall suck and Im a man not to mention they are dangerous. Depending on what you are doing use a plung tool you can get one for about 20 at Habor freight they are sooooo convenient its not funny Be well grasshopper you couldnt give me a sawsall

You mean a Plunge tool? I have never used one but it might be a good option if it is capable of cutting through 4 gauge steel..... those cattle panels are made of 4 gauge galvanized wire. 4 gauge is close to being 1/4 inch in diameter. and its not just one wire to cut its several... Those blades are thin and will require support to do a decent job.

Sawsall Or Grinder would be my tools of choice. Heck all tools are dangerous. My dad taught me

Rules for tools this goes for power or hand tools.
1. wear eye protection
2. tie your hair back
3. Noo loose clothing
4. support your work
5. Let your tool do the work.

deb

 

[RachaelS]

Deb,
Was Rosie your horse?

 

[perchie.girl]

Quote: That would be me.... LOL. 10 lbs in a 20 lb box... They were servers, controllers, and broadcast units for the Cell phone industry.... Much more room in those for AC.... By the way .... I only had a high school diploma during my designing days.

It was only after the nervous break down in 2000 that I went back and got my associates degree at ITT tech. LOL. to prove that I really was in the right field. I could have taught all the classes except Physics. Have never gotten to use it...

deb

 

[Triple Willow]

@Leslie... is it possible to keep male ducks and roosters housed in the same coop or will somebody get hurt???