Posts by Miss Lydia

Quote: Originally Posted by farmer boy  its weird because i never saw him have an interest in the nest before but im not sure what he was trying to go on the nest for he was walking into the nest some then like i said...

Quote: Originally Posted by cosbackyard    My first time raising ducklings I did not know about niacin. They got none and I had one duck who had lame legs as a result. No injuries, they just weren't strong...

Quote: Originally Posted by ihavechickens2  can broody duck moms move there eggs them self? she was brooding for about a week in a dog box, well i went out this weekend and her and all the eggs are gone. her due...

Quote: Originally Posted by new2ducks  This is the brave little one who came out to hang with the ducks!  He's (or she) sitting next to a duck egg! adorable.

Quote: Originally Posted by shoblitz  Thanks!!! How often do you clean your brooder? I dump mine every week and put in fresh shaving and add shavings periodically in between but it seems to be a slimy hot mess within...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zombified  I brought her outside today for the first time(it's 80 degrees, so not too cold). She was really nervous at first, but she slowly got used to it and even tried to eat some dead...

Quote: Originally Posted by ducky4  What all do ducks need inside there house? Just a nast of straw on the ground?? I use pine shaving for my house because it absorbs the moisture better. I even use deep litter...

Quote: Originally Posted by Fawn and Fam  Thanks again Miss Lydia, this helps me to know what type of set up I need.  I will be building the scovy side as low to the ground as I can (though won't be on the ground...

Quote: Originally Posted by RacerWife7  I have considered it; yes.  However, it might not be possible with the regulations in my town.  (I live in northern NJ)  As it is, I would already have chickens...

Quote: Originally Posted by shoblitz  Hi. My ducklings webbing is bright red! I believe its from the muck in their brooder. Is there anything I can do to help their feet? Thanks Clean their brooder as best...