I got one each of welsh harlequin, Cayuga, silver appleyard, saxony, and magpie. They all arrived safely! If the hatchery got it right they are all female.
I’m considering getting a brooder plate from brinsea. The question is should I get a size 600 that fits “20 newly hatched chickens” or size 1200 that fits “35 newly hatched chickens”? I’m getting 5 ducklings in the spring so the 600 might be enough but I know they grow quickly and I don’t have...
How long does a bag of oyster shell last for 5 birds in lay? Can I use the fine powdered oyster shell I have as a calcium supplement for goats or do I need flaked oyster shell for ducks? How long does a bag of grit last for 5 birds who don’t free range and eat mostly a commercial feed with a few...
I don’t know whether to get a heat lamp or a brooder plate for my future ducklings. I don’t even know how to use either one to keep them warm. Please advise and tell me which one you prefer.