I have a Pekin duck with bumblefoot. We have been dealing with it for probably a month now. I am reading some of the other posts and seeing I was supposed to do something with the scab. I didn't do that. She has had daily epsom soaks with some sprays from the feed store and Neosporin. The...
I got some hydrocortisone and antibiotic ointments today while I was in town and slathered him with them. I did put it back in a couple of times, but it popped right back out again. It's looking a little worse this evening. The skin seems to be starting to dry out after being out most of the...
I bought my ducks from Cackle Hatchery. Everyone came beautifully healthy and gendered properly as well. I love the personality of my khakis, and they're adorable. I got Muscovies from someone local here. My biggest problem with them is that they try to perch on everything! And they do fly...
Hello BYC community. I am fairly new to raising poultry. I got my first chicks and ducklings this summer. I currently have a mixed flock of 21 ducks including Perkins, Khaki Campbells, and Muscovies. We plan to continue to expand our flock and to add different types of birds in the coming...
My khaki Campbell Drake is 16 weeks old. Today I noticed him dipping his backside over and over. He did pass what looked like water but nothing solid. He didn't really want the lettuce that I took out which is somewhat unusual. Normally everyone is in the scramble for the goodies. He just...