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Canada Geese Question - age: old or young ?
I would think that she would still know how to, and build a good nest. Her nest was barely there. I've only known them for three years. So I don't know how old they are. -
Canada Geese Question - age: old or young ?
Gee, really? You think this is the sign of an older goose winding down? -
Canada Geese Question - age: old or young ?
So, my wife and I and my dog: Maddie have had this three year long relationship with a Canada goose couple down at our local canal. Names: Novio & Poca. There are a number of other geese there but Novio and Poca are our most beloved friends. Thing is: in three years, they haven't had any... -
Pekin Duck In Wild W. Bloody Wing
Yes, I run into that trouble sometime: despite being IN the wild, some organizations say that they can't help them because they are "exotic." I think the wildlife center has ofered to help these ducks before though. Or I'll have to take them to a vet and collect donations. -
Pekin Duck In Wild W. Bloody Wing
Could just one blood feather cause this much blood? or would it be many? -
Pekin Duck In Wild W. Bloody Wing
Our wonderful friend: Sonny the pekin duck who has lived in the wild with his mate Cher has a HORRIBLE looking bloody wing. He lives with Cher on the Lambertville Canal here in Lambertville Nj. Looks like he was attacked by something. There are snapping turtles every where here, who knows what... -
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Pekin Ducks In The Wild, When Do They Moult ?
Hi, I'm "friends" with two pekin ducks here in the Lambertville Nj area - Bucks County Pa. Cher & Sonny. Do pekin ducks moult: what season - when in the year? Would being in the wild affect if and when they do? Cher is going through her 2nd period of egg laying this year. Of course, being a... -
Looks Like A Sore On Back Of Pekin Duck , Size Of Quarter ?
GOLD !!! Finally, at last, a photo of Sonny with his wings spread. I have beautiful pics of Shelon the goose and Cher - Sonny's mate with their wings open but never Sonny. Until today. -
Looks Like A Sore On Back Of Pekin Duck , Size Of Quarter ?
There does seem to be tiny little white feathers growing back. Area seems whitish pale dry. Could have been, but I doubt the problem came from the pair of Canada Geese that hang around them now. They are so sweet and shy. My wife named them Napoleon and Josephine, I call them Napo and Josie. Up... -
Looks Like A Sore On Back Of Pekin Duck , Size Of Quarter ?
Sonny is looking much better yesterday and today. Another person who loves them said that Sonny had feathers pulled out by a "goose." I have to think he means a Canada Goose and not Sheldon the "Big Guy" his friend. OR Josephine and Napoleon who now spend so much time with them and seem so shy... -
Looks Like A Sore On Back Of Pekin Duck , Size Of Quarter ?
I think Sonny looked better today. The sore - best I could see - looked drier, more scaly, whiter. I'll keep looking over the next few days. Spent a LOT of time sitting where I could fed them by hand: preparing for grabbing him if I have to. Was able to pet the goose (Sheldon) for the first... -
Looks Like A Sore On Back Of Pekin Duck , Size Of Quarter ?
It has taken a year for Maddie to understand that these "creatures" are loved by me and therefore "family." Maddie is a "real" dog allowed to have a "brain" and her own thoughts and opinions. I imagine the dogs that harm so much wildlife - waterfowl are dogs not used to being allowed to think... -
Looks Like A Sore On Back Of Pekin Duck , Size Of Quarter ?
Vitamin A deficiencies, which occur in birds on poor diets (often high fat, all seed diets), may lead to enlargement of the gland due formation of a plug in the papilla. This is resolved by dislodging the plug and correcting the diet imbalance (especially increasing Vitamin A). Various tumors... -
Looks Like A Sore On Back Of Pekin Duck , Size Of Quarter ?
Last Summer, My Maddie and Novio the C. goose. Maddie has a hot pink knees brace for a small acl tear. She used to be terrified of water but started going into the canal up to her shoulders. Only Novio would approach her this close and follow her up and down the canal. He became more cautious...