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    Any Khaki Campbell show breeders?

    Im looking to improve my current KC flock and would like to add in a new line of birds. Can only take shipped ducklings as Im no longer hatching. Any KC breeders close to central VA that I could pickup or elsewhere that would ship? Thanks!
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    Naked Neck/Turken Thread

    Hi all, Im new to the NNs, tried to hatch out some last year but ended up with a hatch of nothing but cockerels.. Joy.. So finally Ive got a few youngsters and definitely some pullets now. So, after they start laying Id love to work on a NN ee/olive project.. Ive got one pen of wheaten...
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    Anyone else raise Saxony Ducks?

    I'm getting a large order of show quality Saxony ducklings from Holderreads in April.. I absolutely can't wait!!
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    SQ/BQ Partridge Rock Group: 4 hens/pullets and 1 roo in Central VA

    Need to downsize the flock, and have decided to sell my LF Partridge Rock group. Most of these birds could show, rest are HIGH Breeder Quality. From Joel Gilman and Dick Horstman lines. Roo is 10 months old and still growing with great color, and you have your choice of 4 girls: I have 2 Joel...
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    Anyone going to the VPBA show Saturday?

    Getting very excited.. it's my first show! Bringing 7 birds, just going to get some experience for me and talk to experienced show folk. I'm lucky to live only 40 mins away, trying to decide if I should coop friday night or early on Saturday.
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    Ducks for the beginner: Mandarin or Ring Teal?

    Thanks for all the comments! With the pen that size I agree 2 pairs would be very nice, I'm just trying to decide now if I should get the Mandarins and the Teals, or just Teals. I'd like to have at least 1 pr of the Teals, they've just totally captivated me after all the research I've done. The...
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    Ducks for the beginner: Mandarin or Ring Teal?

    Hi all, I've been keeping/breeding chickens for years, and have decided to venture into ducks. I have some Saxonies and Cayugas coming from Holderreads next April, but would also like to keep an ornamental pair. (All permits for migratory waterfowl will be obtained). I'm finishing up a 10x20ft...
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    Feeding birds for show question

    I was going to put this in the Feeding forum but was hoping to hit more folks that show in this forum. I'm looking to take a few birds to some shows this fall. Most of what I'm taking are from early hatches this year so by November they'll be in the area of 7-10 months old. A few of the older...
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    14+ Silver Penciled Rock and Partridge Rock Hatching eggs **BIN** NPIP/AI

    This listing will close at 10pm EST on Monday, 5/14. Please add a reply if you would like to purchase the eggs, and I will mark them as sold once payment is received to [email protected]. Please email with any questions.
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    14+ Silver Penciled Rock and Partridge Rock Hatching eggs **BIN** NPIP/AI

    14+ Silver Penciled Rock and Partridge Rock Hatching Eggs: To ship 5/15 I have available 14+ (most likely you will receive 16-17) Silver Penciled Rock and Partridge Rock hatching eggs. These are NOT hatchery stock.. all my birds are from private breeders. There are a few birds in these groups...
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    14+ Silver Penciled Rock and Partridge Rock Eggs **BIN** Ship 5/15 NPIP/AI

    14+ Silver Penciled Rock and Partridge Rock Hatching Eggs: To ship 5/15 I have available 14+ (most likely you will receive 16-17) Silver Penciled Rock and Partridge Rock hatching eggs. These are NOT hatchery stock.. all my birds are from private breeders. There are a few birds in these groups...
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    Swedish Flower Hen pair: 4 and 5 months old

    *Please note: this is a pick-up only sale. Farm is located just north of Richmond, VA* I have available a pair of Swedish Flower Hens. The pullet is 4 months old, non-crested. The roo is 5 months old and is crested. (I also have a 4-month old non-crested roo available). The pair is from 2...
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    Anyone have a Brinsea Advance? Have a question...

    I purchased a used Brinsea advance a few months back and the seller didnt have the booklet to go with it. The bator has been running great, but yesterday (in lockdown, of course) I see a *T flashing where the humidity reading normally is. When i hit ok it cleared it, but now Im on day 21 with...
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