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    Mallard Gender Identification

    The feet can change colors during seasons however the change should occur with both males and females to indicate they are healthy to breed. So typically around winter they get bright orange. I have heard people attribute it to hormones but I think it might have a blood circulation aspect.
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    MALLARD THREAD...not rouens, Mallards!

    He was raised in a shelter and had no access to ponds and so he only knew how wash himself in warm soapy water. He still to this day hates swimming in cold water.
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    Special needs Bo

    You have a Pekin duck. They are known for their weak legs. There is already a post for them Take a look at https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1115141/pekin-falling-over
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    MALLARD THREAD...not rouens, Mallards!

    This is Stewart he is now 10 years old. Well that will fowl up the count!
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    Pekin falling over

    I primary monitor the food the is in their cage overnight. Monitoring free range bug eating is not necessary. Its hard to get fat on bugs. If your leaving food out during the day then look at where the ducks tend to roam. When they are together or separate then place the food where its...
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    Mallard Gender Identification

    The color of the feet indicates nutrition consumption not gender. The mallard/rune male will have a more raspy voice. The female will be much notably higher pitch and quack faster. At a young age they tend to be very difficult to tell. Most breeders will put paint on the beaks to indicate...
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    pebbles for ground in duck enclosure, any ideas?

    I use wood shavings from the inside cage and put them in the outdoor enclosure when its wet. It tends to dry in 2 days and there is no noticeable poop smell. Rocks can be difficult for the ducks feet as they are uneven surfaces also it will prevent them looking for bugs and may damage young...
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    Messy Ducks!

    Ducks are messy creatures but they make up for it with their hilarity. I personalty use industrial rugs and astroturf rugs in the house when the ducks are inside. I throw the rugs in the clothes washer every week and that seams to work fine. Also I use a vacuum to pick up loose food and wood...
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    Pekin falling over

    I had a Pekin duck for a few years. Pekin ducks have a genetic weakness caused by human breeding for food production. They tend to over eat. My only recommendations is replace routes that require a jump like steps with a ramp to be easier on the legs. Sometimes getting out of ponds can be...
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