The Quack Shack

[duluthralphie]

Well I guess that's better than sleeping inside the out house

Sorry I added the photos after I posted...it might have been operator error due to old age

 

[Miss Lydia]

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Have you ever used a mirror?





( you all saw it, she begged for that)



here is some cool stuff about loons.https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Loon/overview

I actually thought the raft was bluebills when I first saw them. (Over a quarter mile away) then I saw one take off, the run on top of the water was a dead giveaway.

As much as you duxheads like dux, you would have loved the cabin the last couple days between dux on the pond, eagles chasing them and loons it wAs a great couple days.

No. . remember I removed all mirrors from my house.

 

[duluthralphie]

No. . remember I removed all mirrors from my house.

Then it is quite possible you have not seen a loon..

 

[Miss Lydia]

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Then it is quite possible you have not seen a loon..

I actually did see a loon AND an eagle today. And I was nice enough to take pictures for you.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Whoops. . that wasn't the loon. .

here it is

 

[Duckfarmer1]

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..and welcome and thank you for the details in your life..because of this, I’d like to share..21 years ago I broke my back in 4 places giving birth to my son..turns out I’ve got a spinal cord disease..anyway..my ex husband left..I was I a wheelchair for a bit and then had a leg y wonderful parents took us in and helped raise my son..who is on the dean’s list headed to med school..I was secluded for awhile until a met Chris..then 3 years ago trouble began..I started having seizures..I stuttered.. I needed in home care...then with proper meds etc, I rebounded..but then hurt my ankle on my bad leg when trying to get out...lol..had surgery..during rehab last Feb..Chris decided together me a few rabbits to take care of besides the dogs...outside....well he’s a smart man because now I’m healthier than I have been in 25 yrs..we have more than 100 animals...goats, pot belly pigs, chickens, 43 ducks,rabbits,goose,dogs..and a garden stand that we just closed down..so I’m sooo thrilled for you..and I hope to get to know you and your animals well on here...enjoy every bit of what God has given us

 

[Claires Poultry]

I am so generous I would even let you pitch a tent next to the outhouse....which would give you a great view of the pond....


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That's awfully generous of you, Ralphie!

 

[duluthralphie]

That's awfully generous of you, Ralphie!

I know, but I would expect her to preform a few chores for such a quality choice camping spot.