Posts by duckyfromoz

Can you maybe give some more information about where they came from?  It may help determine what they might be.  There is a few possibilities for ducklings of that colour and pattern.    Whatever they are......

I would keep the 2 crested together for a while- they really do much better with company.    To keep the little one from freaking out so much- when you approach the puppy pen - get down on your hands and knees if you can....

Dont stress too much- there is still a week to go to try and sort out humidity issues and the size of the aircell.   One important thing though- is not to handle the eggs too much as well.  You dont really need to turn the...

When the feathers first start to grow they are very heavy and filled with blood.  This can sometimes give the appearance that angelwing is starting to develop.   I would give duckie a few more days to see where the wings are...

This late in the incubation the ducklings will be fine with a temp drop for 30 minutes. But its not a great idea to be transporting them- humidity could be effected- and the jostling of the car may not be good for them either....

What a lucky little duckling to have a home now with such a caring person.   Thank you for giving this little guy a chance at a normal life.  

If you are having trouble now... wait until they are fully grown  !!!!   ( Just a little tired tonight after filling in lots of holes after a few days wet weather )     I use some plastic container with lids-...

Pencilled is a turned used to describe the pattern on the feathers.    With the Fawn and White Runners- there are two different types.  One has  light fawn coloured feathers - and the other has two toned fawn...

Im not surprised you regretting short changing yourself during your original purchase.  Ducklings really are such sweet babies.  They can hours of entertainment and will bring you much joy  that will override the...

Calls are very similar to Indian Runners in the large variety of colours and the resulting colour patterns when they are crossed.  Its one of the things I really love about both breeds- but yes..as mentioned above- crossing these...