I agree on the protein level, NO idea how I missed it but ducks should be fed the same as Turkeys and Guineas, Somewhere above 22 maybe up to 28% Protein.
Without it they may appear to be maturing but the internal organs, bones and feathers are lacking in Protein.
I have a great idea how to fix it...but it would have permanent angel wings...:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::gig:gig:gig:gig:hu:hu:hu:gig:gig:gig:lol::lol::lol::lol:
I do go to a couple shows a year with my birds, but from September until Spring my show birds live inside my pole barn in quarantine from every other bird I have. They are pretty happy birds in the spring when they get out of their 4x8 breeding cages.
I actually have my drive blocked off with...
I understand the desire to raise birds outside, I free range nearly everything, so the chances of catching something is there. I wait on the edge of my chair until my test results come back.
However, if people practiced a little more bio security common sense when bringing birds into the flocks...
Just how fast do you have to drive to get from Iceland to Greenland and then to the Vast Wastelands of the North? I know once you hit here it is 55mph.
I know this is not rhubarb Cake...BUT We made roasted Guinea Hen last night...
The stupid Guinea that had a heart attack when being put in a cage in the back of someone's truck...The same guinea that mad the poor persons daughter cry watching it die....
Who happens to be the same girl who...
Again that maybe a state by state thing, We do not have a distinction between "commercial flocks" and "exhibition flocks" here.
While the state has been lax on the MG testing they are changing. I know if you have Turkeys you will be required to test every three months for MG. It is a swap test...
If you look at the 9-3 you should get it will tell you what is tested for. BTW it is Pullorum Typhoid not both.
Many states have increased demands on what they require for importation. I had to start testing for AI to send to several, MD. WV. VA. for some.
MG is a required test it is simply...