Recent content by Bronwyn
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Gender questions...
So I have two Pekins and two Cayugas, all supposed to be girls, all five and a half months old. I've been getting one large and one small white to greenish off-white eggs for the last two weeks, so I assume these are the Pekins'. One of my Cayugas, Frances, has been acting kind of dominant and... -
Really loud ducks...
I have two Pekins and two Cayugas, all (supposedly) females and about 13 weeks old. I have never had ducks before, so I don't know what to expect, but these ducks are loud. And they don't like to be alone, so they quack as loudly as possible when they want company. I got Cayugas because they... -
Behavior?
So I got two Pekins and two Cayugas in December, all (supposed to be) females. They are almost nine weeks old. One of my Pekins does this thing every once in a while where she vibrates her chest and throat and then juts her head forward over my arm if I go to pet her. I know she's... -
Please help!
Thank you so much! Yes, they can get away from the heat if they need to. And the kale was organic and very clean. The duckling that was worrying me is eating again now, and she seems much better. Maybe she just had something stuck that was irritating her? Is that possible? I might have been... -
Please help!
Ok, I'll turn the heat down. Could it be mucus that she's spitting up? -
Please help!
They are 5 days old and I've been keeping the brooder at about 88 F. They've been eating starter crumble and a little bit of grit. I gave them tiny bits of kale yesterday, but that's all. I take them out and let them swim and run around my bathroom everyday, but there's nothing they could... -
Please help!
I just got two Pekin and two Cayuga ducklings. One of the Pekins seems to have less energy than the others and talks a lot more. I don't think she's been eating as much as the others either. She also has been kind of throwing up...? Is it okay for ducklings to throw up? I'm really worried. -
ducks and dogs
So how old are your ducks when you introduce them? I have a Jack Russell and a Golden Retriever, but I'm only worried about the Jack (he chases things and kills gophers). -
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So, when can my babies eat bugs and treats?
Okay, thanks. I found this list https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/242460/the-ultimate-list-of-duck-treats-and-supplements and started with some kale. They loved it! But is there anything else I should know about feeding them things? No invertebrates until they're about 4 weeks old? Also... -
So, when can my babies eat bugs and treats?
I know they are only about a week old, but I want to know when I can start giving them more variety in their diet. I'm a little worried about them getting enough of all the proteins and minerals they need. I'm feeding them the right food, but still... It's also too cold outside for them right... -
I've never had ducks. Is it a bad idea to try to hatch some right off?
I live in Santa Ynez, near Santa Barbara. I will go in and ask at the local feed store. Thank you all for the advice! I am just so excited already! -
I've never had ducks. Is it a bad idea to try to hatch some right off?
We live in California, by the way, so I'm not really concerned with it getting too cold.