My new coop is finished except for a couple of minor things like finding my tin snips so I can fit the metal on the roof to the edges better and nail it down all the way around and putting actual roosts inside.
It is now installed in the new pen and the older chickens have been moved in. I've also moved a couple of 'meaners' ducks in with them. These are some Muscovy's that are pulling feathers and are generally being mean to the other ducks.
This coop is inside an enclosure of 6' chicken wire with two strands of electric fence for predator prevention.
Once I moved out the big chickens and the meaner ducks I was able to open up the baby pen and let out the little ducklings. I think I might have a pair of pure Welsh Harlequins, while the other three look like crosses with some Harlequin markings, runner duck bodies and one with a crest on its head.
As soon as the weather cools off a bit more I will be having some duck dinners as most of the 11 Muscovys that I bought appear to be drakes.
When you have that duck dinner, post photos of how you do it from start to finish. I'd love to see that.
ReplyDeleteDuck dinner does not sound appetising to me but those little ducks in the pond sure are darling!! Good for you on the new chickn coop! Nancy
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