Posts by Iamgrateful

For a turned in foot, I would give some PolyVita Sol liquid vitamins (without iron) in the ducks water, give lots of greens, niacin and corn meal are also good for their leg health.  Swimming may help strengthen as well....

How are the ducklings doing? Getting big fast?

When my ducks were babies, I made sure to really mash up the peas though.   We have been feeding our ducks the Purina Flock Raiser.  We have fed our chickens Dumor brand, and also Purina Layena.  Both seem OK. ...

Here they are  Donnie (bottom) and Marie (top)!

Donnie is so happy with his new friend, Marie.  I kept a fence between them for the first day but the following morning I just had a hunch that they would be fine together.  Sure enough they are already like two peas in a pod...

What brand food do you feed your ducks/chickens?

We named the new duck, Marie....couldn't resist having Donnie and Marie. LOL They are doing great! The following morning I just put them together and they are already like two peas in a pod following each other around.  He is...

Update! Donnie got a new compantion today!! When he heard her quack he just started screaming with excitement....I think he thought Minnie was back.  He looked a bit disappointed when he saw the duck, but after a few minutes he...

Yes we got a new female duck, 7 months old, today for Donnie.  He seems happy about it.  She is a loud one too! I think all the females are loud though. LOL I hope they get along well.  Fo rthe first night I put a little...

I have seen the bigger smooth Polish on the nest and know she is laying for sure.  The frizzled, I have NEVER seen in the box, I but I do see the smooth Polish in there.  In fact, their coop is elevated and she (the...