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They get plenty of sunshine, I haven't added any birds they are the same flock from day one. The only thing that changes in the pen is when I clean it. I have 18 birds I believe I have 2 or 3 drakes. But everything has been going well till the last couple weeks

What is niacin?

My ducks went from laying one egg a day to nothing. I thought they were molting but they aren't that I see. I have attached a picture of the feed that I fed them. They are out side every day and clean water. I'm lost on what it could be.

Why cut out the treats

The feed is 20%. And I do give them oysters shells.. I was also told that that if I put the egg shells in the oven to dry I can also use them so I have done that as well.. I have caught a duck eating a egg. Then I went to do something and here comes one of the ducks with a egg in its beak. My...

Yes they have a swimming pool.. but it's been in the teen if not in the 20'. I heard that they don't need the pool in the winter so I did drain the pool for the moment as it been in the freezing range. I been feeding them Nutrena Nature wise all flock 20% protein pellet, sunflower seeds, and...

Help please my ducks are eating there eggs. I get up in the morning like I do every morning and go from like 9 eggs a day to 2 or 3 but there are times I find just yokes in the nest and times I see a duck walking around with one in its beak. What can I do I was thinking about placing fake eggs.

Yes it's a plastic 55 gallon barrel and it's completely open on top. That was my thought as well with those dishes would they freeze with having maybe a 1/2 cup of water in them.. I have about 21 ducks.

I live in northern part of pennsylvania and it's that time of year again. I use a 55 gallon barrel for my ducks that they drink out of with little dishes that are hooked all around it. You can buy the dishes on amazon. I was wondering what I can do to keep my water from freezing

I'm from the states I live in pennsylvania the northern parts of pennsylvania

I'm a first time duck owner. I'm afraid to say that winter is just around the corner. I like to plain ahead. I was wondering how do I get the water to not freeze. I am using a 55 gallon barrel for there drinking source with cups all around the bottom of it. Then I have a 50 gallon Rubbermaid...

Can I use tree service wood chips for the ducks?

Would tree service chip be ok to use

I remember pine was safe. But didn't realize cedar could be bad for them.. I was thinking if I couldn't get pine what would work for them. I did remember to use big flakes... thank you for your help

Question about wood shavings. I have straw in the nests but in between there nest on the floor is so muddy. I was wondering if I could scatter some wood shavings on the floor to make it safe for the duck and myself from slipping. If so do I have to use pine or can I use any type.