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Bantam Hatch Spring 2025
We do have crows that sometimes hang out in the trees around us.. hawks seem to be more of a prevalent sighting. Stray cats and opossums seem to be the biggest threat at night, but they haven’t done damage thankfully. My roosters do a great job of warning the flock but I will not be taking any...- MyTxPatos
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Bantam Hatch Spring 2025
Hi everyone! My bantam hens have hatched! The two hens consist of a mom (Chiquita) & daughter (Salem). Chiquita hatched Salem and her siblings last spring, and she was and is a great mother!! Although we did have nesting boxes available which they’ve laid in the past, both of them found their...- MyTxPatos
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First duckling hatch of 2025!
Looks like I’m going to incubate then. Thanks for all your help. I swear khakis give more sass and personality than contribute anything else 😂 I still love them though!! -
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First duckling hatch of 2025!
Your ducks are so cute! Have you always incubated your duck eggs? I have a khaki pair, and she is finally somewhat broody. I know they aren’t too known to be maternal. She has a nest and such but I’m worried she’s not going to lay on them long enough for them to survive. My drake is so...