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    Runner Duck labored/heavy breathing

    The vet said she “looked under the microscope” at the swab. Bacteria and Fungus do NOT look alike under the microscope (my degree is in Biology). AI is describing what you might see when just looking in the throat of a mammal, not a bird. Be careful believing AI!
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    Do all breeds of ducks dislike being picked up and carried around?

    Every type I have had hates being picked up. But, why would they like it? They are “more wild” or less domesticated than chickens. There are still wild Mallard ducks, but show me a wild chicken? In the wild, if you are picked up you are being carried off to be eaten. So, I think they are...
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    Very Weird-Looking Call Duck Embryo

    Photo?
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    Questions on a Drake

    I agree with everyone. I would use the small crate with pine shavings on the bottom, assuming the bottom isn’t wire. Do NOT bring the others. Personally, like Miss Lydia I would not quarantine for a family member who I trusted. It is a risk though as others have mentioned. I would keep him...
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    Why is one of my ducks laying eggs in the pond?

    That is actually pretty common. If they were by the bank she could have thought, “my head is on the bank, therefore my egg will be too”. They also sometimes lay wherever they are when that egg decides to appear. I love my ducks but no one ever said they were smart and we have bred many good...
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    Ducks not mating?

    If he is 9 months old then he was a baby in the spring and early summer when hormones and fertility are the highest. This time of year it is lowest. I suspect you will get fertile eggs in the spring
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    Ducks that don't Die Horribly?

    I currently have nine ducks. Two drakes and seven hens. The oldest is a 6-7 years old hen who no longer lays eggs. I had to put down my first duck last year at 8 years old (she was blind from cataracts and had trouble moving with water belly). I have never lost a duck to a predator (knock on...
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    Duck Behavior ( Vibrating Head and Neck )

    It’s a dominance thing. She is letting you know she is the boss.
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    What type of duck is he?

    Most likely he is a mixed breed. His coloring is similar to a black Swedish but not quite. Pekin mixes often look like yours.
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    Ducks

    If you mean chickens, then yes, they might. Come spring their hormones will soar and they will not act nicely.
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    Possible Angel Wings

    Then I wouldn’t be too concerned. 😊
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    Possible Angel Wings

    That does not look like angel wing to me. It almost looks like his wings are too heavy for his muscles. Your photos are indoors. Is he an inside duck? Does he have room to flap his wings? My ducks all flap like crazy when they come out of the coop in the morning. 🤷🏼‍♀️ He’s beautiful btw!
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    Ended Mister BYC Beauty Pageant—Official 2025 BYC Mini-Contest

    Yes, Hookbill’s are supposed to have a downward turned bill.
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    Ended Mister BYC Beauty Pageant—Official 2025 BYC Mini-Contest

    This is Skittles. He is a brown dusky Dutch Hookbill. He is also the father of Kit Kat. He is about 7 months old in this photo.
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    Ended Mister BYC Beauty Pageant—Official 2025 BYC Mini-Contest

    This is Pickles. He is a dusky Dutch Hookbill. He is about 6 months old in this picture.
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