Recent content by AussieNik
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Saying goodbye to my beloved pet :-(
Thanks for the reassurance guys. I know in my heart I am doing the right thing, and I know I need to do what is best for both him and the chooks. I know he will be happier in his new home! He just got picked up 20 minutes ago, so he is already on his way there :-( It's just a shame things... -
Saying goodbye to my beloved pet :-(
A sad day in our household today. Rodney, our 4 month old male muscovy duck is being sent off to live on a friend's farm with other Muscovies. Unfortunately he does not get along with our chickens at all, he will chase them around the yard and bite them, even has tried to mate with one of them... -
Can anyone identify our month old pet duck?
Sorry about my lack of updates, no excuse other than having to work my butt off lately, I rarely get time on the internet!! Rodney has been doing a lot of growing since my last post. Here are some pics of him as he appears today (2 months old) :) I'm pretty certain now that he is a male?? As... -
Can anyone identify our month old pet duck?
Thanks for your help guys :) The funny thing is, had I only waited a few more days, I would have had my answer! I noticed tonight that Rodney has started developing that leathery/lumpy black skin above his beak, the trademark Muscovy facial feature lol. I'll take a photo of him tomorrow and... -
Can anyone identify our month old pet duck?
Hi guys and gals, We recently bought a week old duckling from a box of mixed breeds at the local markets. We have no idea what breed he/she is, what sex or anything, its anyone's guess I suppose :) This was our little fluffball at 1 week old: Our duck, Rodney (here's hoping it actually...