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What can affect calcium absorption in laying ducks?
They get Purina Duck Pellets as their 'food', but everyday, they also get a good dose of some fruits and veggies. Specifically they get some apples, peas, corn, romaine, kale, and some tomatoes and blueberries as treats. Mealworms are not daily, but they get them, too, sometimes. Plus, they... -
What can affect calcium absorption in laying ducks?
Okay... this is good to know. I can definitely try to make sure those are upped in their veggie/greens intake... -
What can affect calcium absorption in laying ducks?
Hi, all, This is more of a general inquiry for anyone that has more knowledge than me (bars low, y'all!!). I just got back from the vet and found out another one of my female runners (the third one) is having calcium woes, JUST THIS YEAR! I never had issues until early May, with the first one... -
Tube Feeding Ducks - Updated 5/7/2020
I considered doing it like that, initially, but he's still so squirmy, even wrapped in a towel! But I can see where that might be easier. I DO want to get comfortable with this. I have 5 ducks - I can't imagine this will be the last time I need to tube feed. I can hope it is, but I'm realistic... -
Tube Feeding Ducks - Updated 5/7/2020
The first try was by myself. I straddled him to hold him in place, so my hands were free to feed - I read that somehwere, if you do it by yourself. Which I don't think I will try again by myself. But my husband had already left for work early. I'm guessing that will be game changer. -
Tube Feeding Ducks - Updated 5/7/2020
Yes... when I get it in, most of it is down his throat. -
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Tube Feeding Ducks - Updated 5/7/2020
Coming to the expert's post to ask a question, as a first time tube feeder. My vet showed me how, and made it look easy. My drake even took it pretty well from him. But when I tried, he kept trying to regurgitate the tube, and shake his head, the way they do when something is stuck. (He's not... -
Indian Runner still has not had full molt
We don't get those long winter nights down here... I could see the lighting issue. That's actually a very interesting theory. But you may be right - I might just be fighting genetics. I just want to make sure she's healthy and this is not cause for more concern, more than anything. -
Indian Runner still has not had full molt
I work from home so get to watch them all day. The one girl he kind of actually harasses is actually doing quite well - she's faster than him. :lol: I don't see him harassing Onyx. He'll chase her down to mate, just like any of the girls, but I've also seen him back down if she stands her ground... -
Indian Runner still has not had full molt
She's NOT molting - that's my concern. She still has her original flight feathers and tail feathers. It's hard to tell if she's even molted partially, since those are the main indicator feathers when they DO molt. -
Indian Runner still has not had full molt
I was wondering if it might be the protein levels. I've tried giving them the Mazuri before, and they wanted nothing to do with it. I'll try again, and maybe give them more opportunities to try it. Or the other options. And thanks for the calcium supplement idea. Never would've thought of that! -
Indian Runner still has not had full molt
Hello, friends! I have an almost 3yr-old Indian Runner (Onyx) that still has not had a full molt, and I'm a little worried. Her flight feathers and tail feathers are very raggedy. Her 'sisters' (the ones I got at the same time/age) have both molted in full, at least once. And my two originals... -
Stubborn Bunny Bathroom Habits
You think changing the box is okay? The orange stuff is remnants from one of his chew toys he just got done destroying... he loves destroying those - gets hyper-focused doing so...- auce99
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Stubborn Bunny Bathroom Habits
Absolutely. The current set up (in pics) is down to a 3x4 area, with the littler box inside a little castle thing. As you can see, he'll go sit in the box (even lay/loaf in it), he'll dig in it, and eat the hay... but not use it for it's purpose. Again, this is the umpteenth iteration since he...- auce99
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