Good morning! I’m approaching my first planting season as a duck owner (3 Pekin hens). We let our ducks and chickens free range the yard when we are home, and I have a patio I usually keep lots of potted flowers and herbs around. My chickens don’t bother them, but I suspect the ducks will...
Hi Everyone! I have 3 Pekin ducklings, one is almost 6 weeks old and the other 2 will be 4 weeks old tomorrow. This is my first time raising ducklings. I know without being sufficiently feathered they should’ve be outside below 50 degrees? I want to post a few pictures of them and see if anyone...
I’m waiting on a couple Pekin ducklings I ordered from McMurray Hatchery. I’m kinda freaking out! I’ve never ordered live animals before. They shipped Tuesday evening and are guaranteed to arrive in 48-72 hours. However, the tracking has not updated and still says “shipping label created”. I...
Hello all! I'm in the process of planning a duck house that will connect to our existing chicken run. I keep going back and forth with ideas. I'd love to see your duck houses! What do you love about your setup? Is there anything you'd do differently?
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We have a flock of 7 chickens, all hens. We are thinking about adopting 2 Pekin drakes and adding them to our flock. I'm looking for feedback from others who may have a mixed flock like this.
Our chickens have a good sized coop and covered run as well as a 10x10 run with a wire cover...
Hi! I have an olive egger chick I believe is a Wellsummer/cream leg bar mix. She seems like a hen, but is sprouting some tail feathers that leave me suspicious. Any thoughts?