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Pilgrim goose behavior
He sounds hormonal for sure. It could be he’s trying to proposition you if he’s trying to climb on you, I would gently divert him but allow him to hang out with you if he wants, just remember he can’t really control his emotions right now, and an amorous gander is easier to deal with then a... -
Individual variation in sensitivity to light for seasonal laying?
I’m a quail newbie, all of my girls ceased laying back in October, but my youngest girl who hadn’t layed yet by end of season recently started laying. She’s in a dark room o I don’t know what the deal is, I just threw a dark sheet over the window curtains so it’s basically a dungeon now and I... -
Administering charcoal to wild duck
If you’re extremely careful and wear long gloves, protective covering, and different shoes you could try to help them, treat it like a hazmat situation, but it’s a long and difficult commitment and there’s no guarantees you won’t expose your flock to a deadly contagion. It really sucks... -
Has anyone ever had a chicken that seemed like one that had previously passed, possible reincarnation.
I’m sorry for your loss, Bunny must have been a very sweet soul and wherever she is I’m sure she knows how much she is loved and loves you too. Please don’t take what I’m about to say to you too harshly though. There is nothing angelic, holy, or spiritual in Ai whatsoever. All Ai is, is...- Goosebaby
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- Forum: Pictures & Stories of My Flock
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Administering charcoal to wild duck
For the sake of your own ducks I would not handle a wild bird with an unknown disease, especially as you described that other wild ducks have been dying at the pond. It could be botulism but if that’s the case activated charcoal only does so much, he would need to see a vet and be given the... -
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Announcement BYC Recognition Medals
Thank you so much!- Goosebaby
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- Forum: Announcements, Feedback, Site-Issues, & Guides
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Wild Bunny With the Birds...
I have a big Jack rabbit doing the same. In the past I’ve had a fox “Orange” that hung around so much the ducks lost all fear of her which was alarming for me but she never bothered them. 🤷♀️ -
Third eyelid wont retract
I live on the pacific flyway and the California valley is a major overwintering spot for migratory birds which makes autumn, winter, spring a troublesome time of year. There is a vaccine available but it’s restricted to hatcheries and farms and only for use during outbreaks, which is problematic...