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Debbie292d said:
Awe shucks. Actually, there are hundreds here that love to help. You just caught me this time with your question about something I do that I thought might help.

None of us know everything by far, but when we do, we try to help. :love
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I'm trying to navigate this site; its a work in progress. Everyone has been great. I appreciate any and all advice; I truly need it. I retired from being a union laborer; I did heavy hwy work. These chickens ducks and geese are by far harder :wee
 
Roxadee said:
I think so; I am so new at this. I'm ashamed. I don't know how to take care of them like you all do. I should have done more homework, but I promise I didn't have time.
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Don't feel bad. Many of us were clueless when we started. :confused: But there are lots of members here who are more than happy to help with any questions you may have. And the more you roam around on the site, the easier it becomes. Have fun! :)
 
Roxadee said:
I do have a garden. I will let them out every day, then.
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Just a heads up on this idea.
First,,, your flock may destroy your garden. There is a garden thread,,, a very active one BTW. and folks try their best to keep their chickens out.
Second point, an important one; Plants in the Nightshade family,,, the green portion of tomato, and potato plants are toxic to chickens. I'm sure ducks and geese as well. Red ripe tomato fruit poses no risk.
Best to free-range in the backyard lawn. They will pick their greens, (including dandelion) and any insects crawling in grass.
And last point about ducks,,, which you may already know about; When ducks drink, they need to dip their whole beak deep into water. Chickens can drink out of shallow containers.
During winter, if the water is freezing up,,, it does get a challenge for ducks.
Then come summer time. During extreme heat,, the water gets too warm. Chickens will not drink very warm water. They will dehydrate even though the water is right next to them.
Good to change their water frequently during such times.
 
cavemanrich said:
Just a heads up on this idea.
First,,, your flock may destroy your garden. There is a garden thread,,, a very active one BTW. and folks try their best to keep their chickens out.
Second point, an important one; Plants in the Nightshade family,,, the green portion of tomato, and potato plants are toxic to chickens. I'm sure ducks and geese as well. Red ripe tomato fruit poses no risk.
Best to free-range in the backyard lawn. They will pick their greens, (including dandelion) and any insects crawling in grass.
And last point about ducks,,, which you may already know about; When ducks drink, they need to dip their whole beak deep into water. Chickens can drink out of shallow containers.
During winter, if the water is freezing up,,, it does get a challenge for ducks.
Then come summer time. During extreme heat,, the water gets too warm. Chickens will not drink very warm water. They will dehydrate even though the water is right next to them.
Good to change their water frequently during such times.
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Talk about some good information! Thank you for that. My garden now, of course, is nonexistent. My fear is that my flock will run away. I have people around me with the same kind of animals. Do they do that?
 

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