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    Calcium Glubionate Help/Rant

    Hello! Seeking some assistance with obtaining “affordable” calcium glubionate for my ducks. I have two girls who are susceptible to peritonitis and require a regimen of antibiotics/anti-inflammatories and my vet wants them both on calcium glubionate twice a day. I am located in central Texas and...
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    Food recommendations

    Yeah, flaked oyster shells available at all times. They have scratch grains, oats and get lettuce daily along with cucumber, tomato and peas. I add kelp to their dinner and they also have bird vitamins and electrolytes available along with clean water. The egg laying issues were prevalent prior...
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    Food recommendations

    Ahh, well my girls have been having issues laying lately. Many eggs are brittle or cracked or misshapen. I have calcium glubionate as a supplement but that is more for emergencies. I just wanted some other feedback as to what anyone else might feed theirs.
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    Food recommendations

    Hi fellow duck owners, I have 5 ducks in my flock and they are currently being fed Mazuri Layer Feed. I am curious as to other recommendations for my girls that would help boost their calcium intake. What do you all feed yours?
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    Mixing waterfowl and chickens

    Hello! I currently have 5 ducks all hens and am interested in raising some backyard chickens. I have plenty of space but need some advice on what breed of chickens are good for hot weather ( I am located in central Texas). My girls have had some reproductive issues and I have lost one of my buff...
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    Need Help - Necrosis on Feet

    Thanks for the advice. It is strange because it seems to progress during the day. Mornings she is fine and mobile and as the day wears on, she seems to develop the dark purple bruises and a limp.
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    Need Help - Necrosis on Feet

    Hello, I have a jumbo pekin named Peacher who is suffering from strange bruising on her feet. She is currently being treated by a vet and is on pain killers and antibiotics and SSD cream but the "bruising" is spreading. My vet and myself are stumped as to what the cause is. The bruising starts...
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    Hello! Duck owner here!!

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? - no chickens for me - ducks all the way. We have had our ducks for about a year and a half. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 5 ducks now (started with 6 RIP Anna) (3) What breeds do you have? 2 Khaki Campbells, 1...
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