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Hey duck enthusiasts! I have a friend in Northern Utah who have a couple of wild mallards who are hanging about their property. They have named them and don't mind them in their yard doing their thing. However, the ducks seem to like hanging around their door and leaving their droppings all...

The people who were holding my chicks at the local office were infatuated by seeing them! Unsure how sick of hearing them peep at that point they were, lol

Thank you for your quick advice! I will add this into their water. Can't really do much more about stress. I do have chicks- should I be extra diligent about bio controls to prevent the little ones from getting the virus? They are currently in brooder and not with the flock.

Title is descriptive. I have a silver Sebright roo who had a scab on his comb form earlier this week. I thought it was due to pecking from the other rooster and was monitoring for any signs of continued abuse or damage. Thankfully there has been no fighting from the roosters or any hen pecking...

Here is how I zipped the apron on mine. The black ties are very hard to see from further away, with one area still having the full length of tie

I attached hardware cloth with staples on structure of my run. When I did an apron, I zip tied the top edge to the bottom of the vertical areas, making sure to overlap a little and add one every 8-10 squares. I can take a picture if you'd like

So sorry to hear! Hardware cloth is easier to work with and protects better in my experience. Hopefully it will treat you and your flock right.

Welcome! And I think your lovely chicken is definitely a he!

Yuuuppppppppp- the math hit today. Rehomed the two roosters and got three new week old hens. Pepper the Cuckoo Maran, Rosemary and Thyme the Olive Eggers.

It does seem to be, though I was a little late in getting out there today so he probably already started eating when I had checked. I think it was just a passing thing, as he is acting generally normal again. I appreciate your time, Wyorp.

I agree with everyone that she looks like a lovely pullet.

Here's the board under where he roosted with a hen. I am not sure, but I think the one nearest the black feather is his. I should note, they have clean water 24/7 and an electrolyte mix (Chick Boost) that I put out when I notice the Australorps panting. Yesterday was a bit warmer than it has...

Welcome! Glad to hear of your new adventure. I hope you enjoy your time here and with your flock~:jumpy

Oh my word! I don't think ANY of us expected that! I am so sorry to hear that she had that happen to her. Glad she is doing the best she can though. Little champion chicki