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3 weeks old. Welsh Harlequin. Can't stand up. Falls over on its side and can't right itself. Other 9 ducklings appear healthy and happy. Sorry for short sentences. Typing 1 handed while holding duckling in towel.

Several (myself included) have talked about how to set up a feed/water station in a brooder to help minimize mess. While browsing through my local OSH/Lowe's, I took a look at some of their plastic totes and found this gem: It's a Rubbermaid product. The top comes off like a regular plastic...

While I guess I can't actually say "there's no turning back now," I did place my order for 10 ducklings this morning from Metzer, which is just about 1.5 hours south of me. The order is for Welsh Harlequins, with five of them sexed and tagged female. The other 5 are straight run. I don't pick...

Quick question for those who own ducks AND also farm/garden. I'm curious about the benefits/drawbacks of using water from the duck pool/tank to directly water plants in the garden. I know about composting the droppings as fertilizer, but I'm thinking the water would carry some of the nitrogen of...

Just a quick question for those of you who have both: the chickens are my existing flock, and I'm looking to add ducks this year. I'm primarily interested in the Welsh Harlequin. Any advice, tips, or experiences with a dual flock I should consider? Thanks!

In another thread, I mentioned that you can make a disposable/temporary brooder from a wardrobe-sized moving box. I was asked for pictures, so here you have it: 1. Just lay the cardboard box on its side, cut the "top" off with an exacto (I left one end with an overhang for stability), and to...

Pardon me for a brief rant. Someone please help me follow the logic of Cackle Hatchery (I've never ordered from them, only emailed a query). Me: I'm looking for 6 Welsh Harlequin Ducklings, ideally sexed. The only source I'm finding for WH ducklings is a hatchery, so I'm doing due diligence...

On an earlier thread, someone mentioned avoiding a red bulb for the ducklings' brooding lamp. There was mention of potential damage to the eyes, but there were no follow-up comments/suggestions. I'm just pulling that one out, as I'm considering adding ducks to my homestead. Bonus points for...