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    Drake mating/ratio question

    Yes! For sure! Thank you!! Pleased to hear its much easier with ducks. Thank you for your help
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    Drake mating/ratio question

    We’re now going to add at least 2! Next question...any advice on introducing them to our 2? Are they like chickens?
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    Drake mating/ratio question

    Thank you! Very helpful
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    Drake mating/ratio question

    My drake (Ducky Norris) is bonded with his mate, Waddles. They’re my only ducks and have been rais ed with my pullets. Both just around 6 Months. Waddles just started laying this week. However Ducky Norris Has taken an interest to my tiniest chicken. Once I read up on here that what he was doing...
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    • drake attacking chickens drake mating duck adivice duck ratio
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    Rouen ? Drake or hen?

    They do look alike! No apologies needed for the pool pond...I completely understand lol
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    Rouen ? Drake or hen?

    Great!! The anticipation is over lol :woot
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    Choked up with Pine Shavings

    I have this same issue!! Would love to know too.:goodpost:
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    Rouen ? Drake or hen?

    I will! Thank you. Would not of known to watch for otherwise! By the way do you think he's a a Rouen or Mallard?
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    Rouen ? Drake or hen?

    Yes he does. It's sort of hard to see in this pic. You can see where he's still feathering and wings are normal looking.
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    Rouen ? Drake or hen?

    Thank you. What is an angel wing? He only has them out like that while swimming. I take it that's not normal? I'm very new to ducks.
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    Coop size needed?

    Yes!! And looks like we're reaching low 100's by this week
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    Coop size needed?

    Thank you everyone! You have given great advice and I appreciate it. Lots to consider that I hadn't thought of before!!
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    Rouen ? Drake or hen?

    Can you help me figure out if our duck is a Rouen? 'He' is around 2.5-3 months old. I do see a slight blue hue coming in where the black and white feathers are growing in. Unfortunately I have not been able to capture in a picture. I say 'he' because our Pekin has the true duck 'honk'. And he's...
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    • 2 month old drake or hen rouen duck
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    Coop size needed?

    We have ice on occasions. Rarely any accumulation of snow.
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    Coop size needed?

    Thank you. We're in the hot state of Texas. Leaning toward a more open air concept, but that is a great point for the winter.
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