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  1. Yardmom

    Broody Drake?

    My thoughts not backed by research Normally when ducklings are still following Mom the mom is not laying eggs. Since Mom is laying it gives a behavior to mimic that most ducklings don't experience.
  2. Yardmom

    Fertile or not?

    Why do you ask? If wanting to hatch wait until eggs are full size for a better chance of hatching.
  3. Yardmom

    Chickens in nature

    It is rare for a chicken that has been laying in a coop not to go back to the coop to lay
  4. Yardmom

    Late maturing Welsummer cockerel?

    Her comb and wattles are growing as she gets closer to laying.
  5. Yardmom

    Ramp for chickens with curled toes

    She might surprise you by what she can do. If needed level out the ramp so they can hop on and then walk straight in.
  6. Yardmom

    Did she shrink wrap her eggs?!

    It is actually normal for hens to get up while the first pips are happening. No reason to think they are shrink wrapped. (Incubator eggs are in a human altered environment that makes them slightly more susceptible to shrink wrapping)
  7. Yardmom

    Free range concern

    This could go either way. I have fairly large duck flocks. The majority of my ducks wander most of our ten acres and return to a pen each night. One set wondered off our 10 acre property and insist on staying at the neighbors pond. Another set decided to be part of our Silkie coop. This...
  8. Yardmom

    What breed are these babies? (Ducks)

    You say you see a shadow. That is how some describe seeing an internal pip. Usually you can see the ducklings move at that stage. Dark room with cell phone flash light shined through the air cell is how I candle eggs.
  9. Yardmom

    For those who incubate duck eggs, and weigh them for weekly humidity loss checks, how strict is that 2.8% weekly guideline?

    Just confirming dryer is better with Muscovies.
  10. Yardmom

    Pls help, my ducks won't shut up

    You mentioned maybe more space, What space are they in now? You say they are keeping you up at night. Is there another option that keeps them farther from your bedroom? Also what exactly are you feeding them?
  11. Yardmom

    Duck eye issue please help

    Anytime a duck has eye issues make sure the duck has clean (at least before the first dunk) water deep enough for head dunking. I don't think this looks like a problem. I can't tell from the picture if it is coloring or possibly thinner feathers around the eye.
  12. Yardmom

    Is this marecks?

    Since she was stuck, it is more likely she is injured than that she has marecks.
  13. Yardmom

    Looking for egg layers that are cold hardy

    Americana (EE with traits similar to Ameraucana)do not fly any more than other chickens. There is no standard, so traits and personalities may vary more than breeds with standards.
  14. Yardmom

    Silver Sebright Rooster?

    Not on all breeds
  15. Yardmom

    Pasty butt or not?

    That is not pasty butt. Is this a newly hatched chick?
  16. Yardmom

    Will Duck eggs still hatch?

    The simple answer is yes they can still hatch. How long have there been twelve eggs? How many days has she been sitting part time? Many ducks when they first go broody don't sit 23 hours a day, but later become more committed.
  17. Yardmom

    Are these roosters

    If they are only 14 weeks yes cockerels.
  18. Yardmom

    Duckling very sick with alraming syptoms

    How old are your ducklings? What are you feeding them including any niacin supplements?
  19. Yardmom

    Male or female muscovy ducklings??

    Are they making a variety of sounds still? Are they doing any huffing?
  20. Yardmom

    Too much protein for ducks — effects?

    It will not develop angel wing due to feeding 20% protein. I don't know about Muzuri's starter as far as other details. The feed I use is designed for all stages of life.
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