Posts by wildpeas

I too would leave their house open to them but do check on them throughout the day to make sure they aren't coming down with something. My ducks always have access to their house and will frequently go in and out during the day.They...

We watched it last night and enjoyed it but were disappointed that it wasn't about domestic ducks. I would love to see a duckumentary about the kinds of ducks that people actually own.  

There was a red-tailed hawk hanging around today. How much of a threat is it to my (yarded) adult ducks? It didn't try anything and the crows finally irritated it enough that it flew off but I am a bit concerned.

Very cool, I'll try to catch it.  

I agree with Celtic, your ducks need their own space and time to get bonded to each other. It will happen.  

Yes, the eggs will most likely keep coming since your ducks are not true mallards. They may slack off when winter really gets here but be prepared for a steady stream of eggs.   If you are not expecting your ducks to hatch out...

Well in that case it sounds like they are hiding their eggs. My ducks are still laying reliably every morning even with the shorter days but they have laid their eggs in the nest box in their house from day one. So they are pretty easy...

Could it be that they are hiding their eggs? Are you sure they are girls?  

Thank you for that article. I'm going to have my flock tested before we start using their eggs again and if they are ok I will make sure to not wash them.  

Quote: Originally Posted by Narragansett  This is a great topic, but boy is it in the wrong place.   It seems to me that I was criticized a few months ago for doing just what is now advocated here. I...