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I am not certain that I will get chickens yet.... hopefully some answers here will help me make up my mind. So here is what I have/want... I have 2 ducks, so they will be in the same 1/4 acre free ranging, and will have a new apartment addition in the duck house at night. I want bantams that...

This is about the only place that I will get the sympathy that I need. I'm heart broken. The other night, I came home to put my little flock in the pen for the night. When I know I won't be back before nightfall, I put them in a little fenced yard with an electric fence on. The 2 drakes were...

Hey everyone. I haven't been on BYC for a long while, life has really gotten in the way:rolleyes: So here is the case.... I have a male Silver Appleyard x Welsh Harlequin. He has just come of age, hatched in June. I live in Chapel Hill NC, and if there is a good home out there for this PET...

I just posted in the for sale section, but need all the exposure I can get. My drake needs a new home. I'm fine if someone is willing to adopt him. I am inheriting 2 of his offspring that the family can't handle due to a family emergency situation that is long term. I am in Chapel Hill, NC...

I have a WH drake that needs a new home. I bought him at the NC State fair last year. He won 3rd, so would make an excellent breeder. I'm not sure how old he is, but he is still fertile. I paid $30., but just found out that I will be getting 2 of his offspring, so I need to find a new home...

Lucky duck started laying for me, then after 5 days of eggs, she stopped. This is day 3 or 4 without an egg. Is this normal?

Lucky finally came through!!! Into the pancake mix it went!

I have just stumbled across a thread saying the extra calcium isn't good for the drakes. Is the layer feed a no no for the boys? If I leave a dish of oyster shell for my girl, will the boy know enough to not dip in? Lucky is almost 7 months old, and I'm hoping for her first egg soon. I want...

Lucky has started 'chattering ' to my retriever! Luck bobs her head slightly, and starts talking to my dog and walking up to her. Kind of sounds like she's saying whatwhatwhat really fast! She's not puffing up or hissing. so could it be love? My poor Wile E is as blind as a bat and doesn't...

I'd like breeder quality Silver Appleyard hatching eggs. 6-8. The standard size, not mini. Send a pm with pricing. Thanks

I would like to hatch out some more SA's this Spring. If I get a drake, I'll probably sell my WH drake and start a flock of all SA's. Can anyone recommend a breeder? I'll post in WTB section also. Thanks!

I have lucked out...we have a creek that splits our property that the ducks LOVE. I have put up some fencing so they have a nice run of the creek, but can't wander off. I'm fine with them in the winter, but come Spring, I'm worried about water snakes. We do have poisonous snakes occasionally...

I would LOVE to be able to add a pair of saxonies, or another Appleyard to my flock, but can't take 10. Would anyone want to share an order? I live in central NC, and could meet up with another from NC/SC/VA. Anyone interested?

I have my two in a dog kennel at night. One of the solid plastic ones with a hinged metal wire door. This will keep the wind out, and I have a tarp over it for a little extra insulation. I put leaves in it for warmth and comfort, but should I build something else that I can put a lamp in to...

I thought I lucked out getting a Silver Appleyard Drake at the NC State Fair, but after looking at some pics of the Welsh Harlequins, I may have been scammed, along with the people at the fair! I was perusing the pics on Feathersite.com. The SA's and the WH drakes can look VERY similar. It...

I'd like to introduce everyone to Lucky's new drake, Spike! We were able to find a Silver Appleyard at the NC State Fair. After a sad experience loosing a drake that Curiositycat gave us, we are over the moon about Spike. The two hang out side by side all day, whether in the pool, or in the...

Every night when it is time for bed, I have to chase them around to get them in the kennel. Only 2x have I come out to find Lucky already in. I try not to make it a traumatic experience, but they just want to stay out in the pool. What does everyone do to put their ducks up for the night?

I wait until a bit after dark before I put Lucky to bed. But any time I get home a little late, I dread coming home to a homicide. She never goes in after 8:30, but is that too late? When do you put them up for the night?

I need a mate for my girl. She just moved outside full time, and I want her to have a friend. I'd love a drake, but a girl would be fine. I'd like a SA boy, but any type girl would be fine. I'm in NC, and can drive a bit, but would rather stay close. pm me if you can help

A black rat snake ate my quail!!!! but that's not it, snake found his way INTO my house and up onto my table where I had 2 bins with 1 month old quail. There were 2 bins, and snake went into the one bin and killed 4 quail then started eating them! One in the belly, one 1/2 way in, and the 2...