Thread formerly known as Hatch day is today

[Iain Utah]

We have returned from the vet with all sorts of good news.

Most important, Spirit is doing very well... better than vet expected. Hips and legs look great and she was very pleased to see the correction with the one good foot. Plan is to maintain status quo and re-check in 2-3 weeks. She did say that when time to move to garage, she cannot be on the concrete and will need puzzle boards under the shavings (which I fortunately already have). She also cannot be turned out without supervision, but hubby is already coming up with a few different brilliant ideas for her own special turnout area that would be safe.

I also had everyone vent sexed and given a once over. Everyone is in perfect health/weight. As totally expected, Barley is a GIRL! I also have (again as totally expected) 2 boys/2 girls for greys... and to my surprise, Chicory (my Erin utility toulouse) is also a girl!

And the best news of all.... total price for entire visit: $34. Can you believe it?!?!?!


Thanks, DG!! I love Barley too!! I may have eggs next spring... but I am told it may take 2 years to get fertile eggs. However, the lady that I got my eggs/goslings from will definitely have plenty of eggs & babies next spring!!

 

[Iain Utah]

Jaz, love seeing pics of happy birds. Thanks for sharing!!!!

Julie, your canadian really does have long legs! What did you wind up brooding it with?

 

[DUCKGIRL89]

Ok, well by the time your eggs are good and fertile, I will have room for a pair or 2 of dewlaps. I want a pair so bad! Buff female, and grey gander. But I'm sticking with the Americans for a few years first!

 

[DutchChic]

Utah! With the ones coming, plus these, that is a wonderful male/female ratio! Gives you a lot of options for breeding next year. I tried molesting 4 of my ducklings, but since I didn't find a pee pee, I sat down and watched the Metzer video again. Think I'll put them all in the tub later, and try again.
So glad to hear that Spirit is doing so well. Animals are such amazing, resilient creatures! And you are so lucky to have an avian vet! Heck, finding a vet that knows anything about goats is hard!

 

[Iain Utah]

DG, Americans are beautiful too!! I don't blame ya for wanting that breed!

Dutch, thanks! I am super pleased with all the news, too!!

 

[DutchChic]

DG, Americans are beautiful too!! I don't blame ya for wanting that breed!

Dutch, thanks! I am super pleased with all the news, too!!

Oh...and I had a very good hunch that Barley was a girl, too.

 

[DUCKGIRL89]

DG, Americans are beautiful too!! I don't blame ya for wanting that breed!

Dutch, thanks! I am super pleased with all the news, too!!

It was either that or Pilgrims... I was very attached to my first pair. I miss them. I hope to get a couple more some day... just as like pets.

I want some Lavender Americans!!! I emailed holderread and asked if I ordered 10 ducklings, if I could get away with only ordering 2 geese. I just want 1 pair of lavs. Then I'm completely set!!

Do you like buff, or grey dewlap better???

 

[Marty1876]

HI everyone.

I had 5 bourbon red turkeys hatch out today.

All goslings are doing well, and I've got to find a better wrap for the gray sebbie, cause everyone helps with its removal. I'm think ace bandage and duct tape.

My Anconas, Indian Runners, and Khakis are growing like the worlds smelliest weeds. My lone Jumbo Peking is still the same size as the sebastopols from Celtic. S/He is freaking HUGE!

We set up our pool, and the girls have mastered the water "duck walk" and Julia likes to put a ball between her knees in the pool, and pretend shes waterfowl. Shes on my case about wanting more birds. Hmmm.... Wonder where she got that from. Shes six, y'all.

 

[Iain Utah]

DG, I think the buffs are a prettier color, but personality wise, my grey girls are just as sweet and cuddly as Barley, but not as big a scaredy-cat.

Marty, congrats on the turkeys hatching!! For my angel wing boy, I used vet wrap, then put duct tape on seam. That helped keep it in place.

 

[DUCKGIRL89]

I love the buffs so cute!!

I have a game tomorrow! (Basket ball!) Cross your fingers we do well. Usually we loose. But We have all gotten better at shooting, so hopfully we can work together and have a good time.... I'm the point guard BTW