Naughty Ducks! Confessions from the Coop (TM)
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Naughty Ducks! Confessions from the Coop (TM)

Yesterday, I noticed my ducks aimlessly wandering around the yard, which isn’t supposed to happen – I shut their run door. Yet, there they were, happy as clams, playing in the horse waterers. When I checked the coop, the door was open. Don’t ask me how. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnujvMLl6qH/?taken-by=pamperedchickenmama But here’s what’s funny: NONE of the chickens…

Ducklings That Spontaneously Reproduce?? Confessions From The Coop (TM)
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Ducklings That Spontaneously Reproduce?? Confessions From The Coop (TM)

So, either I can’t count, or the ducklings are spontaneously reproducing. I’ll swear on the Bible that there were only 10 ducklings when they hatched, but they finally slowed down long enough yesterday for me to do a head count. And there’s 11. Not 10. So, I’m the proud owner of 16 ducks. Which is…

Those Sneaky Chicks! Confessions From The Coop (TM)
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Those Sneaky Chicks! Confessions From The Coop (TM)

Well, it finally happened. We finally had a chillier than normal (read: in the 60s F), which tells me that soon, the dang mosquitoes will go back in hiding for another 6 months. I started putting the finishing touches on the duckling coop (they’re WAY happier to be out of that tractor and near a…

Confessions From The Coop (TM): Ducklings!
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Confessions From The Coop (TM): Ducklings!

This month so far has been a notable one – we have ducklings! Yep, we’ve been testing out a Brinsea incubator (read the review here) and we now have 10 beautiful ducklings of all shades! A couple were “shrink wrapped” (the humidity fell below 50% so we were keeping an eye on them) but hatched…

Lavender Springtime Treat Mix For Chickens & Ducks
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Lavender Springtime Treat Mix For Chickens & Ducks

It’s Tuesday treat time! Who doesn’t love lavender? I do, you do, and your hens sure do! This week’s treat is bursting with herbs and protein (which is the best combination, don’t you think?) and you can make it for only a few dollars. I thought I would change things up a bit this week…