That's not what I said, I said "Even if the hatch wasn't staggered, which shouldn't have been allowed to happen due to problems like this, rejection is always a possibility"
That is, no she shouldn't have been allowed to have a staggered hatch-
It's much better to mark a clutch of eggs before...
Don't be too disheartened!
It sounds like they do love you.
We have to be careful with our expectations when it comes to ducks, they're not likely to be like dogs or cats in terms of affection- and that's because unlike dogs and cats, ducks are prey animals. No matter how well they're raised...
That definitely changes things
The ratios we often bring up on here are aimed at larger breeds like pekins.
You can definitely get away with a slightly off ratio for calls, if the drake is a good boy like you're saying yours is.
I'd honestly still reccomend trying to find another hen though...
Furthermore
Are you sure these chickens caused the issues?
Any bird will peck at existing injuries, if they see red they will often cannibalise.
It doesn't necessarily mean they caused the issue.
Is the pen entirely predator proof?
I'd make sure they're guilty before pulling the trigger.
My stance on this may be unpopular, but I'm going to give my two cents anyway. This duck has been injured and giving up on her just feels really sad if I'm being honest. She can likely survive this, and go on to live a better life but she's not getting that chance because your dad "doesn't want...
Please research before taking action, this has been rushed.
Ducklings are very slow hatchers, it's normal for them to take 24-48 hours after external pip, before zipping. Now they've been rushed, and the membrane is at risk of drying out. The holes are also far too big, especially on the far...
Bonnie is a new bunny!
The spay really did change everything
She was previously quite naughty, she'd nip, scratch violently... I tolerated this because I knew she was just territorial and she had a really bad start in life, I rescued her when she was 10 months old from a horrible neglectful...
I desperately need to prune and propagate my Eve's pin cactus. She must be 6 years old, or older, and she's got soo many shoots, really bushy and branched out. She's going to fall out of her pot at this rate!
Oh, also can anyone advise on ways to raise humidity for more tropical plants? I've...
Home!
Back home from my adventures.
With half of Yorkshire, in the form of plants. (I may have gotten 3, and then two more :oops: )
The girls were happy to see me!!! And you'd best believe I picked up Dougie and Sprightly, one under each arm, kissing the hell out of them in a long cuddle...
A word of warning, be careful giving them ice cubes if you suspect heat stroke. In that case, it's best to spray them with cool water to bring their temp down gradually.
Ordinarily though, ice/cold water can be good for keeping them cool yes.
How old are they, and are they in the garage 24/7...
Ooh!
Any care tips? I looked it up and I believe I know the species but any advice is welcome, still super new to succulents :)
It was hard to choose, there was a whole tray in this sweet little shop, so many varieties! But this was the first that stood out to me, so had to take her home.