The Quack Shack

[Trimurtisan]

A few updated pictures of the little ladies.
First is Nugget, the smallest Serama. She's finally filling in some, and watching her tail develop had been neat. I figured she'd fill in with lots of white, I didn't expect the black.

Next is Annie, the Pyncheon/Serama mix. I know this is my son's chicken, but I've quite enjoyed her too! She's unique to the rest of our chickens. She has much longer and sturdy legs than the Seramas, but she has been staying pretty small.. She reminds me of a roadrunner when she runs. Head down neck extended and legs just flying.

 

[Trimurtisan]

Just a few more pictures of the new Serama.

 

[Ducklover77]

Good morning folks of BYC! My name is Trimurtisan, but to keep it easy, just call me Trim.

I did an introduction, but here's some more general information about myself and what's got me going quackers. I am a 36 year old father of eight, although only two of those happen to be human. We also have two cats, two dogs, and as of recently two ducks. I've always loved nature and gardening, but about six years ago I had a string of surgeries that left me with a much different disposition on life. During that time I would go multiple weeks without being able to consume food, had multiple adverse reactions leading to flatlining twice, and essentially being institutionalized from being in the hospital for extended periods of time. If anybody has any questions, feel free to ask, but long story short my physical and mental health today or the best it's been in my entire life. Also, due to my medical past, I no longer work a 9-5. I'm a very happy-to-be, stay home dad

So back to nature and gardening... A few years ago we bought our own house, and I was finally able to have my own garden. I started off with about 50 gallons of soil in 1 raised bed, last year it went to about 200 gallons worth of soil, this year I'm doing about 1/8 of an acre with ~400sqft of trellises. My oldest son (5yrs) also has his own garden and loves to help tend the plants.

For about 6 months I've been researching quail for egg production. I was 100% sure quail was what I wanted to do. It brought back memories of calling or to my neighbors bobwhites I was a kid. Yup, quail is going to change my life. Then I met a sweet old man who hand raised 2 Pekin ducks that he could no longer care for. I went to meet the ducks, and that's all it took. I love about any animal, but starting a homestead is my goal, so we now have ducks.

In all honesty, in a very short period of time in love with them. We have one Drake and one female, they are extremely bonded and will not leave each other site. I'm not 100% sure if they like me but they will eat out of my hand and get within 4-5 feet of me without freaking out. They also seem to prefer to forage near me vs farther away.

This had lead to a massive amount of research while sitting in the garden just watching them play/eat/swim/sleep. It's also led to a decision change of how we are going for our egg production. I can't kill an animal I love, and it's inevitable that I would fall in love with any ducks that I have so meat is out of the question. Integrated Pest Management, eggs, another source of compost, and just the general entertainment though, really make this seem like the correct route for our family to go.

It's time to take my son to school. It's his last day and he's excited to go. I'll stop in and leave some more details of the plan. It involves ordering 15 more babies this evening. I'l likely have some questions od advice also. I've been reading alot here, some pretty awesome people who love their animals.

Till later, take care.
Trim

Hi Trim . I'm a central Florida Floridian also

 

[Trimurtisan]

Hi Trim . I'm a central Florida Floridian also

Oh cool! One of the first things I did here was go to thre Florida pages hoping to find other near me, but no luck.
I'm in the Longwood/ Lake Mary area. Where abouts are you? If you don't mind me asking.
It's nice to meet you.

 

[Trimurtisan]

Morning guys n gals...
You might not see this again... is a rarity.

 

[rjohns39]

Morning folks

 

[Trimurtisan]

Morning folks

Mornin Bob.

 

[Ducklover77]

Oh cool! One of the first things I did here was go to thre Florida pages hoping to find other near me, but no luck.
I'm in the Longwood/ Lake Mary area. Where abouts are you? If you don't mind me asking.
It's nice to meet you.

I'm in Lakeland and nice to meet you also

 

[Trimurtisan]

I'm in Lakeland and nice to meet you also

Alright! That's still a good hour away, but you are the closest member to me so far. Your Scovy in your avatar is quite attractive.
I've yet to have Scovies, but I'm sure you've realized they are well loved here.

 

[Trimurtisan]

Good mornin @Miss Lydia
I'm not sure what kind of music you listen to, but thought you might like this one.

Haha, edited to add the video!