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    Oats as main feed

    I am still new to this, and have read somewhere that you can feed them oats (not just as treats) so that’s why I wanted to know if that is possible, but thank you.
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    Oats as main feed

    Hello all, I was wondering if I was able to keep ducks on a diet of mainly rolled oats (supplemented with other things at times too) Thanks
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    Should ducklings sleep in the dark?

    Hey!! This is an old thread but I’m curious to know how buttercup is doing?!
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    DUCK EGG EMERGENCY

    Well I’m quite the klutz and any “easy” thing doesn’t turn out so easy for me:hmm I’ve tried the calibration thing, it seems two of my thermometers were off by 4*?? If that’s true then my temp would’ve been 93F instead of 101F throughout incubation right?!? How the hell did the baby even develop...
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    DUCK EGG EMERGENCY

    Also last question!!! So where it’s peeped I can see yellow membrane, it looks quite dry? Is this normal?
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    DUCK EGG EMERGENCY

    Thank you! I already have two sponges in the water tray!! The temp has been 100 but mostly 102 my bad, I’ve read it on multiple thermometers I have In there. Im not good with the calibrating thing and yeah have tried to do it but with no luck I guess :barnie I have all my vents open yes! When...
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    DUCK EGG EMERGENCY

    It’s a piece of tape that’s come loose lol
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    DUCK EGG EMERGENCY

    The humidities still a little low, I put some vinegar in the water as I’ve read it helps. Ahh I’m just so nervous! Like I said it’s my first time. It is still air, and thermometer is okay, it’s at 100F/38C as I’ve read that’s what is needed for a still air. I’ve run in to another problem...
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    DUCK EGG EMERGENCY

    hello all, I have a duck egg in the incubator, it’s supposed to hatch Tuesday but it’s hatching today!!! 3 days early!!! I turned the egg to see a hole in it and the duckling moving inside, I’ve put the humidity up, will it be okay?!?!? This is my first time, I’m panicking right now.
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    DUCK COOP

    Sorry, I’m not very good with the terminology as I am still new to this. I do understand that they prefer having their house low down though. I’m living in the UK, the climate is usually rainy and can be pretty chilly, although I’ve read that ducks do not mind the rain or the cold. The average...
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    DUCK COOP

    hello there, so I was thinking of building my own duck coop for Pekin ducks, I plan to own around 3-4. My question Is, should I make the coop longer and the run shorter, or the run longer and the coop shorter? If the coop was longer then the coop itself would be around 5ft something, with a...
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    Pallet duck coop

    Thank you so much! I was planning to take the wood off the pallets and then put them together closely, more work but I Have to keep their little feets safe! I was thinking of maybe putting live grass as The flooring, but I have no idea if thsts okay to do, or if the grass will grow in low light.
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    Pallet duck coop

    Hello all, so I have decided to make a duck coop from old pallets as I have some laying around. I’ve never done anything DIY, so this will be my first time. My question is, can I make the ENTIRE thing out of recycled pallet wood? Including the frame and flooring?! I’ve seen many people use...
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    Suitable for ducks?

    Thanks for the reply, but can it work? thank you, I appreciate it!! I’m living in the UK so there aren’t many/no predators where I live, but I agree with the bigger is better thing. I’m quite clumsy when it comes to diy but I have decided to have a go at making a coop from old pallets I have at...
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    Suitable for ducks?

    Hello there, I’m currently looking for ways to house my future ducks, I’m not very good at diy at all so my options are pretty limited. I came across this dog kennel on eBay, how many Pekin ducks will it comfortably hold? Dimensions are 86cm wide x 83cm deep x 82cm high Planning on adding a...
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