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My 2 muscovy hens, a year old are not laying. They have built a lovely big dual nest (to little hollowed out indents) and in the AM they are broody and I have to take them off of it or who knows how much of their day they'd spend in there. The drake is bored to death and I like to clear the...

Well as usual my muscovy are strange personalities. Can't help but like them, a lot. I don't know if you remember my demented drake but he was re-homed at an animal sanctuary. At first he did really well until he decided to do to the owner the same he did to me that inspired me to have him...

I get it! When they roost right next to each other (as in practically on top of each other) they are sharing the hatching of an egg...? They are doing so today - both broody and will not come out of the coop. Right in time for spring!

I'll let you know what the vet says.

Yes, well I read that neem and tea tree oil (and for that matter essential oils) can be dangerous for animals if ingested. Not surprised as even baked rose pastries you have to use just the right rose oil in moderation.

Yeah I'm not sure I'd know as the neem came as a surprise to me. I may need to call the vet. They'll most likely say "move the ducks".

Oh...and did you read where I was wondering if I can use bitter apple spray to keep them from pulling down the insulation wrap on my lines from my compressor to my mini split heads? Didn't know if it could be toxic to ducks or even effective to get them to stop.

REALLY GROSS! Right?!

Ok, I'll try that and see. Thanks Lydia. Btw, I got some on my finger and then licked it and could totally understand with how hot it is why they might boycott it!

One muscovy egg and they are eating the crushed oyster shell again. Time to switch to layer feed I guess. Hey Lydia, I am trying to use the herbal dewormer that you suggested but they won't eat their food with it in it. Any suggestions? I also tried sprinkling it onto their daily peas and...