Search results for query: *

  1. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    thanks! I really hope we get some ducklings. my chickens went broody twice this year already and one hatched and died, and the other one we had to assist the hatch, but she is doing well and thriving. no other chicks hatched. congrats to you too. I know it has to be at least 2-3 weeks now!
  2. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    how do I know when my Pekin will hatch her eggs? No idea when she actually went broody! couldn't tell. she's our only female duck that has ever sat on eggs so I am new to this. I have walked out there 3 times today. she usually comes out of her igloo when I go out there and she hasn't yet today...
  3. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    My Cayuga laid another bantam size egg. Is it possible she's younger than I thought? Farm I got her from didn't exactly know how old she was.
  4. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    Haha my dh asked yesterday when I was going to get sheep, goats, pigs, etc. Then he said"one of these days I am going to come home and there is going to be a rhinoceros in the backyard". Haha, he loves me!
  5. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    Thanks. I'll go with that then.
  6. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    Purina had a recall in the past month so I am really apprehensive on buying their brand.
  7. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    I don't think I have seen an all flock formula at tsc. What brand?
  8. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    We have our first duck egg! Mrs laid a nice blue one for us. Now let's see if she is a broody lady or not. I left the egg in there just to see!
  9. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    So cute! That movie Frozen the new phenomenon. We have an Elsa too!
  10. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    and there he is already yelling at her! they chased my rooster away too! haha! Frick and the Mrs! happy at last! ahhh!
  11. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    we hold the same dream. we were just talking over the weekend about how we would rather a small house and lots of land, than a big house and little land. all it takes is a dollar and a dream, as my Dad always says, referring to the lottery! that's why I buy tickets when the jackpot is big! I...
  12. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    they are beautiful. never heard of them. had to look them up. have you tried your local craigslist? and I just read that the Cayuga's are in danger of being extinct! that is awful.
  13. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    I certainly will do that! they make a cute couple!
  14. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    ok great thanks. she may have even come to me with fertile eggs.
  15. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    Thanks! I won't give up! Would love to experience baby ducklings from my own ducks! We will see what happens over time!
  16. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    Your welcome. I personally don't have them nor have ever heard of them. I wish I got her 2 weeks ago. Would of put her eggs under my broody hens!
  17. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    Haha thank you, us too. Where should I expect to find her eggs? Does she need a nest box like chickens or will she lay where she sleeps? I cannot wait to see that first duck egg. It's a new experience for us!
  18. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    We put the chicken coop in lockdown for a bit yesterday to force him to meet his lady! He must of realized her beauty too because it did take long for him to..... Ya know! Haha! And he hasn't gone back to chicken coop since! Ahhhhh! He followed her right into their igloo! Smart lady she is! Wish...
  19. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    do Cayuga's lay daily? what color eggs should I expect? I already want another female but have to wait until hubby gets the duck house done!
  20. BLT79

    The Duck Thread

    I love the white on her. Wish I knew her age. Either way I got her for companionship not eggs! Only paid $15 too! Lol
Back
Top Bottom