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  1. dearmeghann

    Does anyone have a second level/floor in their run?

    Good morning! This new coop/run was a LABOR of love. It took us a month of full weekends, and we still have a bunch more to do. Thankfully, they're inside and seem to be loving it. Or at least appreciating it. Hand-fed treats are also a plus!! Does anyone have a second level in their run? We...
  2. HardlyQuailified

    Quail Enrichment for Indoor Enclosure

    I'm planning on keeping my cortunix quail in a smaller indoor enclosure, but I'm not sure what to put in with them to keep them occupied. Do they like having toys? Or would hiding places suffice? I know some people give them branches, but I'm not sure if those would fit without obstructing their...
  3. Patiocoturnix

    Quail cage ideas

    Thinking about making a new cage/enclosure for my quail right now I have 5 adults and 9 chicks in the brooder. I was planning on making it 2 story the dimensions I’m thinking about are 4ft long 3ft wide and 2-2 1/2 ft tall but there would be two cages this big is this big enough for 9 quail and...
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    • Forum: Quail
  4. J

    Raising mandarin ducklings

    Hi. I just received 4 mandarin ducklings. They are currently inside in a brooder under a heat lamp. They’re about 3 weeks old and it smells. I live in south Louisiana and it’s hot. Would it be ok to just move them outside into their enclosure? The lows currently are in mid 70’s but it’s mostly...
  5. unbaked pegga

    Temporary Home Sweet Home

    I have 1 Orpington hen left since a raccoon got in the run and killed all but her last fall. I am going to be getting 3 Orpington chicks with a hatch date ~May 15th. The weather will be nice enough to leave them out in the pen and I also have a brooder lamp if need be. The adult hen uses that...
  6. Launchpad

    3 baby ducklings...one has turned out to almost definitely be male. Numbers/logistics questions

    Hello all This will be a lengthy one, So we began with 2 Pekin, one male (Niles) and one female (Daphne, who laid her first egg this morning!). Knowing that more females were necessary, we ordered 3 ducklings from @Metzer Farms . 2 Cayuga and 1 Silver Appleyard They were born about June...
    • Launchpad
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    • #silverappleyard cayuga coop ducklings ducks enclosure pekin pen ratio
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Ducks
  7. zoereef1221

    Adding duck enclosure to chicken coop

    Hey everyone! Needing some insight on adding a duck enclosure to an existing chicken coop. We will have 2-3 runner ducks in here. All chickens and ducks freely free range during the day so this would just be for nighttime. We have an automatic door. So far this rough estimate is about 4.5’ x...
    • zoereef1221
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    • chicken coop duck duck house enclosure runner ducks
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Ducks
  8. Cassandragrenr

    Emu enclosure

    What is the ideal emu enclosure? I'm talking size, enrichment, toys! And even feeders and more If anyone has links to handy Emu things, please send them to me!! I'm mostly interested in the size and I'd like it if others could share pictures of their emu enclosures!! 💓 I'm just making sure for...
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    Lock stock and Barrel in tiel cage_Dec 23 2021.jpeg

    Please ignore the messy cage. It's normally not this messy, LOL. This is a temporary enclosure for my quail. Getting a bigger one soon.
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  10. F

    Secret Nest is Now Out of Bounds - What Can I Do?

    My four ex-batts have been with me for a little over a month now, in that time they've started roaming and it's been lovely to see them build their confidence. Bit of background; I live on a rural lane and one of my neighbours also has chickens who have always been free range. So I didn't...
  11. P

    Peafowl enclosures under small foot print

    We are currently having to move quickly, and were able to find a rental to stay in until we purchase our home in a few months. The problem is, there is very little space compared to our current enclosures. What is a good footprint for a smaller enclosure, that is also temporary for peas. We have...
    • PaytonOwens
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    • Forum: Peafowl
  12. A

    Free ranging and enclosures?

    Does anyone free range their peas? Do you build a structure for them? If so, would you share a picture? (I really want to thank everyone at backyard chickens! What an amazing and helpful group! I wasn't anticipating being a pea mom and couldn't have done it without all of the wonderful info and...
  13. M

    Pheasant roofing and predator proofing!?

    Hi everyone! I'm building a pheasant enclosure and am wondering what everybody uses as roofing material, and what predator proofing measures you have taken! I'm in the UK so there aren't as many predators as there are in places like the US but I'm definitely not taking any chances. I will be...
  14. awyman

    Building Chick Enclosure.

    So, I’ve decided I want more chickens. I only have one right now but I’ve grew up around chickens. I’m placing an order soon for some different breeds. I want to start working on an enclosure though. I want to build the ultimate chicken mansion with a huge run. So if anyone can give me some...
  15. awyman

    Ratio of Females to Males?

    I’m a new duck owner and I have a total of 11 ducks. I think I ended up 4 girls and the rest are boys. I know this is not a good ratio. A lot of the sites I’ve read said sometimes if you have too many drakes, a lot of the time people butcher them. I won’t do that, so what should I do? Should I...
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    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Ducks
  16. SniperGoose

    How to get rid of poison ivy in enclosure?

    Around 2 years ago, we decided to fence off around an acre of wooded area behind our house for our chickens/ducks/geese to stay in during the day. The enclosure itself is surrounded by fields on all sides but one - our yard. Anyways, in the summer, obviously some weeds and whatnot start to grow...
  17. Dfarago

    Moving broody duck

    I am a first time duck owner and still new to tending to small farm animals. My Muscovy has been diligently incubating her eggs like a good mamma. But now it’s about time to move her into a separate enclosure. The enclosure she is currently in now contains the drake and three other females. And...
    • Dfarago
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    • Forum: Where am I? Where are you!
  18. SniperGoose

    Emu advice?

    Hello! I've been considering getting some emus in the future - probably within the next few years (strictly as pets). I've always wanted some. I like to plan things out in advance and really understand what I'm getting into before I buy any animal(s). So I have a few questions that I can think...
  19. olayak

    Chicken Run - Buy or Build?

    Hi, We bought a great chicken coop for our babies but now need a chicken run. I thought I found one that I could simply modify, but it was sold out :( We live in the country, plenty of mice, weasels, foxes, feral cats, coyotes and even a bear or two (although it has not been seen near where I...
  20. HenzandHoundzFarm

    Is Pressure Treated Wood Dangerous?

    I am working on building a night enclosure for my pheasants. I've run out of room in my barn so this enclosure has to be completely outdoors. The plans I have seem well ventilated but I'm unsure of the dangers of pressure treated wood. Will the chemicals be dangerous to my birds? What's the...
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