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    Wives for my Pekin Drakes

    Amazing! Thank you!
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    Wives for my Pekin Drakes

    Let’s go with “harem.” 😂 Tbh though… these dudes are way more attached than the hen. I think she’d be happy for them to leave her well enough alone! Hahaha
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    Wives for my Pekin Drakes

    Oh, I haven’t. I’ve finally nailed down the amount they need. We’ve gone two months without issues. Those first few months were just a ton of trial and error, felt like we would never get it right. lol
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    Turkey Hen + Rooster Problem

    This is very helpful and I’m glad it’s not just an “us” problem. I definitely want more turkeys. And yes, she was “in the zone” even though she didn’t start it. We absolutely have too many roosters and I wouldn’t mind not having roosters at all. So it sounds like my marching orders are: Cull...
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    Turkey Hen + Rooster Problem

    As I shudder at the work load of that, haha, is this the only realistic solution?
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    Wives for my Pekin Drakes

    I have three ducks I basically rescued as ducklings. They’re Pekins (yes I somehow survived what I call “attack of the niacin deficiency” months), and unfortunately it wound up 2 drakes and 1 hen. With the ideal drake to hen ratio I clearly need more hens. But I would really prefer to NOT get...
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    Turkey Hen + Rooster Problem

    3 separate coops for all three types of birds to have separate places? My chickens and ducks all seem to do fine together.
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    Turkey Hen + Rooster Problem

    Okay, asking for expert help here. (This is my first time raising turkeys.) I have a mixed flock: 17 chickens (5 of which are roosters unfortunately), 3 Ducks, and one turkey hen. I had 2 hens but one of them died when they were young. Ethel the turkey is about 8 months old, currently...
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    Are ducks more or less work than chickens?

    I have turkeys, chickens, and ducks. By far the ducks are the most needy and the most work. They are also the most fragile, health wise.
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    When Chickens Explode.

    I laughed so hard! What great kids and so glad your exploding chicken, well… didn’t actually explode.
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    Ongoing Flock Integration Problem

    I can get a photo in here tomorrow.
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    Ongoing Flock Integration Problem

    Ah, interesting! I am a novice flock raiser and really didn’t consider that the feather difference and docile behavior would be such an issue. It’s true, both my silkie roos let me just scoop them up without fuss, and the silkie flick is much more submissive generally.
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    Ongoing Flock Integration Problem

    I haven’t, but I absolutely would if this is something that typically works.
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    Trespassing neighbor with dog chasing chickens

    Take it from me and nip this in the bud right now. I’d start with a courtesy conversation with her but end it with “if this happens again I’ll call the police.” And stick to that threat. I say this because: we moved into our new property 6 months ago. Neighbor dog kept running into our front...
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    Ongoing Flock Integration Problem

    Okay, please be nice, I’m needing help. I have 7 hens (various breeds) that I purchased as chicks, now 8 months old. I have one turkey hen (absolute sweetheart). And, I have 7 silkies, I also raised from chicks, 4-5 months old, 2 of which have turned out to be Roos. Here’s the problem: The...
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    Turkey Hen + ducklings???

    Haha GREAT. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 Because they’re separate they seem entirely unbothered. lol
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    Turkey Hen + ducklings???

    So I decided to move my three young ducklings into the larger flock run. Don’t worry, I didn’t put them in with my flock (chickens + 1 Turkey hen) but rather put them in a medium sized coop beside the large chicken house. Here’s the question: My Turkey hen, Ethel, is all wound up about it! As...
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    Oh hey! I’m a crazy chicken lady too!

    Thanks so much!
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    Oh hey! I’m a crazy chicken lady too!

    Thanks so much! And yes, we have a small homestead and I love all my animals…but shhhh my flock are my favorite. 🤩 So happy to be here and thanks for the warm welcome!
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    Oh hey! I’m a crazy chicken lady too!

    Hey! Happy to be here. I’ve come to this site many times for helpful advice and decided today is the day I go ahead and join.:) I’m presently raising: 6 silkies 7 hens (various breeds) 1 turkey hen And 3 ducklings Everyone is under 8 months. This is my second flock. I absolutely love raising...
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