The Quack Shack

[donkeydew2farms]

It seriously must be hawk day. I’m outside shoveling compost into my garden beds, so I let the chickens out for a bit since I’m literally right there. They weren’t out 5 minutes and a super spy hawk swoops down and grabs a baby silkie chick. I ran over there and threw my pitchfork near him. He took off and thankfully left the silkie unscathed. Back in the coop they go. That’s what I get for trying to let them free range for 2.5 seconds .

good save I know the feeling. my chickens are not very happy about being cooped up for another day. at least it is cold and rainy out and they hate rain.

 

[donkeydew2farms]

Just a recap...

What's everyones flock numbers looking like? And what are you hoping to add/subtract??

Currently my flock is 4 chickens (all hens), 2 ducks (drake and a hen), and 2 crazy geese (goose and gander).
Wouldn't mind adding a couple more pullets even though I'm overflowing with eggs as is. Waiting to see how the summer with my duck pair goes to see if I need to add more female ducks...so far so good though.

I have 15 chickens 2 of them are Roos. 2 KC girl duck. 17 geese to many lol.

 

[DiYMama540]

I didn't realize you had that many geese @donkeydew2farms !! What breeds do you keep? Pics?

 

[DiYMama540]

Also...not sure how many of you keep up with the other social media platforms, i don't use any of them to be honest. Anyways...the "Dolly Parton Challenge" was trending on my Google feed and I couldn't resist

The many faces of Chance the Gander

 

[donkeydew2farms]

Ollie died while I was out doing my chores.
I had a bad feeling he wasn't going to make it. Ughhh. This really sucks. I need to contact his previous owner's and tell them the bad news too.

Sorry Chris do you no what was wrong with him.

 

[donkeydew2farms]

I didn't realize you had that many geese @donkeydew2farms !! What breeds do you keep? Pics?

I have 5 American buffs 1 American blue 4 Africans 2 buffs and2 browns. And 3 production Africans. 4 Am blue and African buff cross. I had to take the pic. off of this computer it is my work one but I will see if I can use my phone.

 

[DiYMama540]

Sounds like you are living the dream to me!

 

[casportpony]

Hey everyone, check out @Kiki's new thread:
Official BYC Poll: How Long Have You Been Raising Chickens?

 

[Duck_life]

I have 5 American buffs 1 American blue 4 Africans 2 buffs and2 browns. And 3 production Africans. 4 Am blue and African buff cross. I had to take the pic. off of this computer it is my work one but I will see if I can use my phone.

Sounds like your hands are full with wonderful poultry

 

[Miss Lydia]

it doesn't scare your birds. you look like you have a lot of rocks.

I buy off Amazon they have some cheaper that work just as good too.