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  1. ThreeOfSeven

    10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

    Wow! What a wonderful story! And yes, our stories are similar. Mine are still with me and doing well. They love their routine and especially love their kiddie swimming pool filled with fresh water every day. I like hearing that your ducks force you to be calm. Mine are like that too. Most times...
  2. ThreeOfSeven

    Official BYC Poll: How Do You Keep Your Chickens Cool In Summer?

    Recently installed our 70% shade cloth for this summer's heat, and it makes a big difference in this outside run. My girls also have a choice of spending time in runs with roofs and under the coops.
  3. ThreeOfSeven

    10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

    They have free choice of a lot of different foods, but I am glad that they also nibble on that too. In any event, they are well fed and seem to be pretty happy with everything. Thanks again for the help.
  4. ThreeOfSeven

    10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

    Breaks my heart. I think you told me about the wild fowl feed that floats. I bought some and give a small handful to the darlings every morning. I guess they like it. It disappears or just dissolves in the water. <smile>
  5. ThreeOfSeven

    10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

    I hope they hatch too. That's so scary. A couple of mine lay eggs, but I don't let them hatch. One went broody, and the chickens didn't like her occupying the nesting box all that time. She ended up with some sores on her back from chicken attacks. I isolated her for a week in a small dog crate...
  6. ThreeOfSeven

    10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

    That's got to be awful. Mine squawk for each other even when they're in the next "room" or alone. Can you find another hen?
  7. ThreeOfSeven

    10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

    Oh, I'm so sorry. It's so difficult to lose them. I was told that usually only a few survive in the wild.
  8. ThreeOfSeven

    10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

    Afternoon chilling. Three of my four Woodies. The other one is in the outside run chilling by the pool or chasing flies. Dynamics have changed this year, and she is still part of the group but also the odd-girl out. I added more swimming places so she can have a good splash and floating time.
  9. ThreeOfSeven

    How to raise wood ducks?

    I have four very spoiled Woodies. I'm glad to hear that these woodies are going to a good rescue. :)
  10. ThreeOfSeven

    What do you make? Handcrafted / Handmade / Made with Love

    So weird, every time I see this mailbox, I think, "Poor thing."
  11. ThreeOfSeven

    What do you make? Handcrafted / Handmade / Made with Love

    How 'bout a cartoon mailbox screaming "Don't hurt me!" :)
  12. ThreeOfSeven

    What do you make? Handcrafted / Handmade / Made with Love

    I make silly yard *art.* Put this turtle piece out by the road yesterday. Through the winter, I spent a lot of time painting silly fish. I made a whole slew of December/holiday yard pieces, and right now, I'm finishing up a purple baby hippo yard piece. Not sure what I'll do with her yet...
  13. ThreeOfSeven

    10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

    I hung the old nesting bucket on a whim a month or so ago. I'm happy to see that a couple of the girls like it. Both of them were in the bucket before I had a chance to grab my cell phone and take these pictures. I have a 2nd nesting bucket, and I'm tempted to hang it higher. I also noticed...
  14. ThreeOfSeven

    home made cheese and onion pie recipe and pics

    WOW, that looks delicious!! Thanks for sharing!
  15. ThreeOfSeven

    10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

    Yes. A couple showed up within hours. The last one showed up a day or two after release. I had them out again a couple of times. The last time they were out, one of my hens spooked and flew away. Within seconds, she came back into the yard like a jet, flying for her life. A huge, hungry red...
  16. ThreeOfSeven

    10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

    We built this upper, corner box for the ducks before the beginning of the 2019 winter. They freaked. Thought it was a huge duck-eating monster, and stayed off this perch (their favorite) for months. Slowly, they acclimated, and this winter, the box has given them a warm and comfortable space on...
  17. ThreeOfSeven

    10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

    Since my intention was to release my ducks, I made it a point to not handle them when they were young. Oh well, who knew how it would all turn out. They flew away, and then came back. The world was way to scary for them. :)
  18. ThreeOfSeven

    Meet my (maybe) flock!

    I love your story!
  19. ThreeOfSeven

    10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

    Oh my heart melts for her! :love You are wonderful for giving her so much love and care!
  20. ThreeOfSeven

    10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

    That's wonderful! How is Violet a special needs duck? Mine are not friendly. They keep their distance, but I know that they recognize me. They are familiar with me and are more comfortable with me than other people. I am the bringer of food, good stuff, and water. And I'm in the coop a couple...
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