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    Hen with a runny eye she doesnt want to open

    Hello all :) I woke up today and one of ny hens is favoring her left eye. It looks runny but i dont see puss. She is trying to keep it closed but the other eye appears fine and i dont see any similar symptoms on my other 9. Before I take her to the vet should I try flushing the eye? What is the...
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    Winter Heating & Winter Play

    HI everyone :) I am in IL and it's starting to dip into the 20's at night. I have been adding some extra straw but at what point would everyone recommend putting in heat lamps? I have a flock of 10 who go in to sleep in a space of about 10 x 6, possibly larger just guestimating. Also, does...
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    Duck hives?

    My Khaki Campbell Drake started getting what looks like small clusters of hives ln his chest, neck and now larger on his back. He is irritable and seems uncomfortable. My Runner is now showing signs of the same "bumps". When I pick them up to feel I cant actually feel a bump. Any info is...
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    Woke up to a hen with a bad limp today

    Hello all, let my babies out today and noticed one of my hens (Sweety) has a very pronounced limp. I dont see any missing feathers or bites and my other 9 ducks seem fine as well. Could she have slept too long and got stiff? Maybe a warm bath for her after pen cleaning today....How long should I...
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    General Questions

    I am a new duck mom this year and have posted a few things and so much appreciate all the info and replies on here. I want to give my ducks the best, safest, and most comfortable home they can have. I didnt know with those first 6 babies I would love them so much :) A few random general...
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    Have 1 duck being overly aggressive. Suggestions?

    Hello :) I am new to ducks this year and its been an adventure but I love it! That being said, (and to put all the details this will be long, thank you to anyone who reads it all) I had purchased 6 ducklings from my local Farm & Fleet in the Spring, lost 1 as a baby and 3 more a couple months...
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    Can ducks suffer from separation anxiety?

    We had 5 ducks (about 3 months old) that were attacked a week ago yesterday, we think by raccoons. We had 2 survivors. One as been doing all of her normal daily activities and seems completely fine. The other has not been moving around much, not eating as much, i havent seen her in their pool or...
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