I'm commenting on the corn. Is it no longer healthy because it's GMO? Have a friend that breeds and sells Sebastopol geese. She quit using corn a couple years ago due to health problems. I was told to feed my Gracie and Gunther (Aussie Black Swans) corn daily but don't. I feed Mazuri...
I am so sorry about your duck. I know that empty feeling that looms when one of our birds goes missing. The flock knows and I believe some of them mourn. Don't laugh. I spend a lot of time with my birds and see how devoted and close they can be. I know it's hard on me. Never escape a loss...
Congratulations on the gentle chickens. That's the way to go. I don't have any aggressive birds presently. Regarding geese. A friend has offered me a couple of this next years hatch of Curley Buff Sebastopol's. I was in awe when I first saw her grown ones . They are beyond gorgeous...
Sorry, guess I was thinking "waterfowl" and not specifically "ducks" and bringing up the peacock was in reference to the gander being out of hand. Amiga, what you wrote is so well worded and kind. Thanks for scolding me gently, LOL!! I've been following this thread believing swans probably...
I've been told and read that my swans are going to be the same way when they start breeding and eggs/cygnets are involved. Have no idea how I'll deal with it. Gracie and Gunther have a large safe house/run where they stay nights. Door opens into their yard with pool for day use. How will I...
I have a funny store regarding feeder goldfish, LOL!! Bought some, 10 cents each to feed to my peafowl. Put them in a pan with shallow water. Peacocks stretched their necks, were intrigued but didn't eat them so I poured them out onto the ground and they were eaten so fast it shocked me. I...
Happy I found this thread. I've been looking for information on Black Australian Swans. I have a pair 1 year old that are backyard pets. Would think what applies to ducks may apply to swans since they are both waterfowl. Regarding tomato plants...my peafowl eat the leaves all the time as...