backyard ducks

Hi All! I decided that raising ducklings would be a great experience for my daughter and I, so after building a pen in the garage and gathering supplies (including heat lamp), we went and picked up our three ducklings! They were a week old when we got them, and that was two weeks ago. I'm...

Hello, all! I’m new here but I’ve been a longtime lurker without an account. But finally made an account because I am new to ducks and need some opinions. I have four 8 week old Pekins (pretty sure they’re jumbo 🤦🏼‍♀️) and one of them is struggling to keep her wings tucked in. When she walks...

I've finally convinced my mom @Hedgeland Farms to let me get ducks next year! (despite not having a pond lol) in return i have a LOT of research to get done. I really want welsh harlequins, but am aware that every so often they'll go pretty broody. I'm open and grateful to any advice...

People with small backyard flocks, do your ducks free range? I have 2 ducks, they have a coop attached to a run. I let them out every morning to roam the backyard and at night depending on the weather, I lock them in the coop or allow them to be in both the coop/run. Is this similar to what you...

Does anybody have/have had ducks that they are letting brood on fertile eggs? Our 3 hens have a large communal nest outside with about 20+ eggs. I’m in my first year with duck keeping and I’m unsure if I should be candling the eggs or not. I have been removing and eggs that smell bad or have...

hi! i recently adopted a mother call duck and some ducklings (six ducklings, they appear to be too young for me to sex without a vent check, which i’m not comfortable doing yet.) i know that ducks are extremely social animals, so i was wondering if she still needs some companions of her age, or...

I just relocated from Missouri to central Florida with my two ducks, a rouen and a silver appleyard. While it does get hot in Missouri summers, I want to make sure they’ll be ok here in the 90+ degree heat and humidity. The reason I’m worried is because today they’ve been standing at my back...

Oh my goodness I'm hook line and sinker in love with ducks. I got 2 white campbell ducklings bought for me as an early 30th birthday present and they love nothing more than a snuggle, their little feet have been a bit sharp but nothing too terrible but my goodness tonight I look like I've been...

I’m keeping my duckies locked up outside tonight for the first time. It is only 5:15PM here and I’m already rethinking everything and feeling fearful. I’m scared, and they’re enjoying all the treats in the world. I don’t want to lose them to a predator as I have unfortunately grown quite...

Hello, I am new here and saw this thread about backyard ducks. Does anyone know if it’s legal to have ducks as pets in Bradenton, Florida? Or if you have to get any permits? I am hoping to get 2 Indian runners and 2 Peking ducks. No drakes. I would like to eventually get the limited license...

Hello! We have 4 backyard ducks that are all about 8 months old and within the past 2 months they have ALL developed small to very large cases of bumblefoot either on one or both feet. We are not sure how they are getting cut -- possibly the concrete blocks they were using to get into their...

Hi everyone!! I can no longer take care of my Female Pekin Duck, she turned 1 year old this April, she’s very healthy and strong! She’s a free range duck. I’m looking if anyone wants to give her a loving home! If you have a duck flock and live in or near (Hockley, Texas) (Waller, Texas) (Katy...

Hi all, I’ve been looking into zoning laws and even NJ Fish and Wildlife website but can’t seem to find exactly whether I can keep Muscovy Ducks in my backyard. I found this ordinance that says chickens are strictly forbidden! At https://ecode360.com/9122736 But there is no mention of Ducks...

I've read through a few posts that seemed older, so please excuse this if it seems like a repeat. Be free to link me to other threads as well if you can! I have ten 4 week old Welsh Harlequin ducks and about fifteen 6-8 week old chickens. They're all together in an electric netted area (that I...