Posts by neohiobiker

We were very lucky that all their was in the loft was pigeon POOP and dead ones too. Had their been any hay we would have lost the battle for sure. My hay/straw stash was downstairs in the middle of the floor. Next year it will be...

Quote:Originally Posted by Oregon Blues  At 5 weeks I give food 24 hours a day.   When they are adults, I weigh their food, because ducks will overeat and get too fat.  It's not good for their health to be all clogged...

I have Seven Pekin ducks 6 male and one female I believe cause i only get one egg a day. If I could find out whick one was the female I'd eat the rest :)

Hey I feel for you here in NE OHIO went down to 0 (F) with a wind chill of -10 As a concern dad and my Pekins (7) first winter I was worried as some here where. They (DUCKS) could have used their duck (dog) houses but didn't they just...

Quote: Originally Posted by Chickeneggineer  Metzer does sell sexed ducks, I purchased 6 from them a month ago, they all arrived safe and healthy and are doing great. I would order from them again.   do...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jhophyde  Where can I find heated buckets? Tractor supply has a whole range of heated buckets but they can be costly $35. and up. I use a heating element (from tractor supply) that...

I have 7 Pekins have know idea how to sex them. How much do you all feed your Ducks mine also free range. thanks   

Quote: Originally Posted by Amiga  There are a number of ideas in the stickies section.  Ducks do seem to like other ducks.  Also, it takes quite a while for ducks or other birds to get used to each other....

when I read the specs on the bags of duck and chicken feed they are different

   I just let the water hose trickle into the pool most of the day. I'm on a well