Thread formerly known as Hatch day is today

[Goin Quackrrs]

Duck lockdown tomarrow! Almost last hatch day, lets just hope some birds show up for it.

My latest batch is locked down early. Eggs from my own flock are always two days early. I don't get it. Maybe the freshness factor?

I'm waiting on a shipment of pekin eggs.

 

[Marty1876]

As many birds as have needed the fowl equivalent to wheelchairs this year, somebody ought to go in business. I suggest you include a removable poop pan too.

 

[Kevin565]

Marty why are you in my head again?

. I was just thinking I can't believe the amount of special need birds hatched this year

 

[Goin Quackrrs]

As many birds as have needed the fowl equivalent to wheelchairs this year, somebody ought to go in business. I suggest you include a removable poop pan too.

You can say that again!

 

[Shannonmeans]

Hey Shannon, I just tried to call you back but I am guessing you are at work?  Sorry to go so quickly before.  Our horse shelter blew over in a bad wind gust.  1st time that has happened in six years of having it.  Horses were nowhere near it when it happened and are good.  A nice neighbor is coming over soon with bobcat to get it upright.  By the way, I posted pics in my Spirit album of her new cast.  Hubby built the frame for the sling/walker today but she has already figured out how to walk as the initial pain from tendon stretching is going away.  Amazing.

Janet, I've been techno challenged today. I lost my phone shortly after we talked. Did not find it for several hours. Then I sent you an email that came back undelivered. Then I got on the iPad and saw you had messaged me. I wrote this long drawn out message to you about Red then when I tried to send it, it said the network was busy and it couldn't be delivered. The whole thing disappeared. I was so mad. I understand horse emergencies. I'm glad no one was hurt. That would have made more vet bills for you. Red sure shows his Serafix in looks and temperament. He looks great by the way. That Spirit is unstoppable. Her name is the best one you could have ever given her. I am totally captivated by her, her zest for life and her attitude. She is a poster child for perseverance. A true inspiration. Kudos to you and her. Talk to you tomorrow.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Morning all,

Shannon yes the link Kevin posted is the one. I prefer it to the goose section honestly, there so far are no what I term "collectors" who buy any all birds or eggs they can get to plan to breed. Lots of great honest people who understand breeding, genetics, and those birds who are only pet quality.


GQ, sorry the news on the BEI wasn't better. We have a little magpie call duck girl who is special needs. She lives in the Mandy flight pen 24/7 and does excellent, even getting in and out of the pool. She also likes sitting on any eggs laid, even if they were all infertile.

QJ, congrats on the blue egg, so darn pretty.


Marty where are your pictures?

Sue glad you are both doing well, hope the visitors give you a break.

Dutch... You can have it, the water is too much we have flooding all over the state closing major highways. Our rear pasture is knee deep water in areas now. Debby has moved across the state though, so high winds and scatter showers then we can call this one done.

 

[QuackerJackFarms]

Wow, allready?!

I'm so HAPPY for you!

Already? I've been waiting for 5 years! (okay maybe weeks.)

yep, deja vu...

It's a small egg....are the legbars small?

Yes, they are medium. A little bigger than my SLW.

 

[Iain Utah]

Marty and Kevin, I hear ya on the special needs kids. By the way, my hubby built the sling contraption for Spirit yesterday based on the pics the avian surgeon gave me. It was surprisingly easy and only $20 in materials at Home Depot. We have not tested it out yet, as Spirit rebounded from her latest casting procedure and is getting up and around fine on her own. But it is good to have handy, if needed in the future.

Marty

that Lucky gets a mate! Will be waiting for updates on hatching....

GQ, good luck with more shipped eggs!! Hope life is treating you dandy these days!

Sue & Jerry

Did I read an earlier post correctly... you have more young kids visiting?? You need a vacation!!

Shannon, hate those techno challenging days! lol Yep, Red is the spitting image of Serafix and a true gem. We both scored the big win when we found each other! And thanks for the compliment. I am so pleased with his flesh. I think he looks like he is in his mid teens, not mid 20s.

Thanks for all of your support for Spirit's fight for the right to have a normal life. It means so much to me that I can call you to share the good and bad as Spirit and I continue on this journey.

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[Iain Utah]

Hey QJ, hope you house showing is going ok. If you have a chance, I'd love to see pics of your ducks from holderreads, especially the cayugas!!

 

[JazminesZoo]

OLAH PEEPS !

Got me some PHEASANTS hatched!

Swinhoes & Elliotts!
Will get pics soon.

Also have pics of my build of my Pheasant run