I have been raising chickens for the last 2 years, and today, expanded to ducks. I purchased 2 Khaki Campbell ducklings, that are 1 week old. I know they need mashed peas, but how can I get them interested in eating them? Will they need chick grit, or can I use the grit I give my adult...
I haven't experienced anything like this with my girls, but from what I have read online and in groups, I am wondering if your girl had sour and impacted crop? https://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2012/02/sour-crop.html
A friend of mine had a hen get attacked by a hawk once, and her eye looked like this...she kept her isolated in a dark room, food, water, and some antibiotic spray for chickens. Her bird made a full recovery and you can't tell she was ever attacked. Good luck with this fella! Keep us posted on...
I would love to see pics of them :love I added a few bantam's into my flock this year, they are slowly growing on me....always scared I am going to step on them LOL
I am in SC as well...I would put a tarp up where they want to roost, or either some thick(ish) plastic, and they should be good. And I agree with Alaskan...I would reinforce that run with more than just chicken wire, unless you continue to shut them in the coop at night.