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    What kind of Polish is this?

    We bought this Polish and was told it was a hen... so we promptly named it Tina Turner (totally understandable)... after 4 months and not a single egg, Tina Turner crowed. Now called MR.Tina Turner, I was wondering... what kind of Polish is this guy???
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    Chicken Spa Day

    My daughters decided that they were going to paint our chickens' nails. They had so much fun and most of the chickens stood still for the special occasion! A fun idea I wanted to share with other chicken owners who are parents of little ones.
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    Once Upon an Egyptian Goose

    In the late summer of 2020, we had two strange birds arrive at our stock tank. They were much larger than the whistling ducks who would often pass through. Our small flock of domestic ducks always seemed to enjoy the visitors. But these new birds made a strange sound. My husband thought they...
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    Found Dead Duckling Covered in Fire Ants

    This morning the kids went to let the ducks out of the coop and all but one came out. They peeked inside and found one of our 2 week old ducklings dead lying on the floor with fire ants covering its head and neck. This is NOT a small duckling anymore. It was about 16in long stretched from beak...
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    Can I help my ducks have ducklings?

    3 of my 4 ducks are broody and laying eggs in makeshift nests around my pond (they are free range). The eggs are definitely fertilized and we want them to have a good chance to have ducklings... but something has been getting the eggs in the evenings. I'm very frustrated. I could get an...
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    Please Help, My Ducks Aren't Laying Eggs!

    Hello fellow feather-loving friends! Every since my ducks were laying-age, my family has enjoyed a VERY steady supply of duck eggs. My Pekins being the best layers, providing 1 egg every day (only taking a 5 day break a month). As of the first week of August 2019, my ducks began molting. There...
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    Duck Mommy Here

    Hello everyone! I have never actually had chickens before, but I helped my mother-in-law slash neighbor with her Rhode Island Reds for years. I love the personalities you can get and the fresh eggs are always a bonus! I am a mom of 4 little ones, and we live in a rural country area in Texas. I...
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