The Quack Shack

[Miss Lydia]

Mine get meal worms daily too. It's a good supplement when starting their molt too.

I am very disappointed in the feed available around us.

 

[Parront]

I have my link in my signature just the way you described. I just don't think that people are willing to cut and paste it, cause it's probably too "time consuming" for them. But I guess the way I have it now is better than nothing.

That is the way I look at it.

 

[Parront]

Mine get meal worms daily too. It's a good supplement when starting their molt too.

I am very disappointed in the feed available around us.

I think the cat kibble on the side is good for a little protein boost when they are molting. Dog food used to get raided by my birds all the time! Had to start keeping the kibble in a steel garbage can like the chicken feed. Sharp beaks were destroying the paper bags in the garage. Birds are smarter than dogs . . .

 

[Trimurtisan]

My local feed store is slightly more expensive than Tractor Supply, but much much closer. Family owned and operated, and I'd much rather go to them, but they don't often carry what I need. I was talking about getting feed for the ducks with them one day, and they said they could do a custom order for me. Then they said I'd have to order a whole pallet of feed. That's not in my budget... They do have game bird feed, but nothing specifically for ducks.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I use dog food since I have dogs they love the salmon an pea.

 

[Trimurtisan]

Birds are smarter than dogs . . .

Lol. My dogs are somewhat scared of the ducks here. After Big Poppa charged at Loki, she won't go within 20 feet of them.

 

[Trimurtisan]

So the incubator is down to 7 eggs. 1 I'm pretty sure is dead, but it doesn't stink so I'm letting it stay for now. 6 of them though I can see movement in!

@rjohns39 how can you tell when the chicks internally pip?

 

[Trimurtisan]

That's not true!
I can see movement in 4...
2 look good, but I can not see any movement.
1 I think is dead.

 

[rjohns39]

Mine get meal worms daily too. It's a good supplement when starting their molt too.

I am very disappointed in the feed available around us.

Patti, I haven't given up. I just haven't had time... Work has been grueling this week.

So the incubator is down to 7 eggs. 1 I'm pretty sure is dead, but it doesn't stink so I'm letting it stay for now. 6 of them though I can see movement in!
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@rjohns39 how can you tell when the chicks internally pip?

Yes, but you've got a ways to go yet. First indication of internal pip is chirping, but once the air cell draws down, you'll be able to see the beak in the air cell.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hey Bob it’s fine. Just feel I’ve run out of options