Recent content by BubbaBubbles

Yes, same breeder. But I adopted them from my sister who could no longer care for them, so info is very limited.

So would they be decently healthy otherwise? I mostly planned to let Mable have a baby from him (since he's the only rooster that's been around her) but I wasn't going to do numerous generational lines.

I'm actually unsure of any past lineage with both sides.

Yeah, I got rid of her brothers ASAP once they started crowing lol because they were harassing her and stressing her out but she seems much happier being with her dad, instead. As far as I'm aware, both father and daughter are healthy but I don't have any information about previous lineage since...

Hope I chose the correct thread! So, I have Trifle (head roo of the entire flock), his main girl Truffles, and their daughter Mable. Mable will be 1 yr this year. Trifle's already started dancing for Mable and Truffles acts very possessive and gets jealous when Mable wants to lay near him...

That's relieving, thank you! Winnie has thankfully done much better now that the rooster has been given to my sister. Her scratches are fading, she's just still got some nasty marks on her bill.

Do you flip it once you have them under it to be able to pick it up?

I may actually consider this since she's too fast to be stopped by blankets and jackets!

I do not but that'd be an interesting way to do it LOL I just feel bad because she practically screams when she's upset.

I would but she sleeps huddled up in the coop at night, especially because she's broody right now! She's also super fast.

Need help figuring out a good way to catch a duck. I've tried cornering, treats, using my jacket, etc. To try and bundle her in. Nothing works, especially with her flock so protective and shielding her. Is there a way to catch her or should I leave her be? It's hard, even with her by herself in...

Changed my user as a little honorary thing for Bubbles, my very first duck. I call her ''Bubba'' as a nickname. She's always been a trooper! Born without a hip socket and diagnosed with arthritis.. but nothing stops her! She's thriving on her meds and such!

So, my Blue Swedish, Stitch, has always been a healthy and happy boy. But as of 3 months ago, he has started to tuck his neck and lay his head down above his breast area. He seems to only do this when I let them out to forage all day. It's chilly here and the kennel their coop is in has heat...

I'm genuinely wondering how large Orpingtons are supposed to be. Sunny will be 1 year old soon. And he's MASSIVE and I swear he just keeps growing! We don't know his exact weight since he's hard to catch but in the rare instances we've grabbed hold, he is HEAVY! Anyone else have a massive...

Thank you! Yes, that's essentially it, minus the part about giving it to the mom. I planned for her to raise the duckling until it's old enough to be mixed with the other ducks, as they accept others pretty easily. Truffles was easy when it came to weaning her chicks but that doesn't mean Mable...