Recent content by NewChickenMom0711

Tractor Supply had these last 3 babies so we got them because they said they were Swedish Runner ducks, which doing a quick search in the store I could not find anything on Google showing that as a breed. We already have 2 black Indian Runners that are about 1 week 3 days old so why not add 3...

Here is the link to the coop https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/producers-pride-prairie-coop-cedar-6-8-chicken. Once they’re allowed to roam outside the coop they will have a much larger run that will also allow the ducks space to have a pool, unfortunately I can’t find the link.

Thank you! I’m in central Alabama so hopefully things are warming up quickly. I’m so overly worried about a fire or I would put the heat lamp out there. Would a regular heating pad do better than the plate & be as safe? We’re using large pine shavings for their ground layer.

Unfortunately that’s not an option for us right now. My husband works out of state & cannot come home every weekend. This will be quick & easy for him to build on the time he does have at home. We’ve got to go with what options work for us. The one we picked out is large enough for 6-8 chickens.

I currently have my brooder box inside my house too. I tell my Alexa to play soft music & it’s playing soft rock (the babies like Fleetwood Mac & Jimmy Buffet so far 😂) on a low volume. It’s helped a lot with the cries, even my rowdy vocal one.

First time chicken AND duck owner, I was convinced to get them Friday evening by my husband & daughter (for the record I’m TERRIFIED of birds). The brooding box with the heat lamp current has 4 chicks & 2 runner ducklings in it & is taking up residence in MY bathroom since we can keep our 2 cats...

Hi! I am brand new to raising chicks & ducks. My husband & daughter convinced me it’s a great idea, even though I am TERRIFIED of birds. We currently have 4 chicks & 2 ducklings. I am not sure about the chickens (2 are yellow & FIESTY, 2 are black with yellow spots on their heads) but the ducks...