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    Duckling Died/Mom Searching for It

    Thank you!
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    Duckling Died/Mom Searching for It

    It is so heartbreaking!!!! I tried to show her but she didn’t even go over to it and I think it was just bc she was trying to watch over the others due to being stressed. I had to take it away bc it was getting dark. I didn’t want to leave it decomposing over night with them. I didn’t bury it...
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    Duckling Died/Mom Searching for It

    Hello, I feel funny posting this question but i want to do what is best for the emotional well being of my duck. Surprisingly my female Indian Runner did a fantastic job with her clutch and hatched 5 baby ducklings. (I have read numerous people write about how terrible they are) The babies are...
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    Introducing Ducklings

    Thank you so much. I did a tiny introduction today and the drake kept going over to them and grabbing them by the back. The ducklings were so scared. I kept pulling the drake aside and trying to talk to him calmly letting him know it’s ok but clearly this will take some time before I can leave...
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    New Ducklings Coming Any Day....

    Another question, my female Indian runner has been sitting on her clutch for about 25-26 days. If any hatch they will be within days. I made a barrier to confine her and the ducklings from the chickens she shares the run with. My question is about the male Rouen which is the dad to the eggs...
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    Introducing Ducklings

    Hello! My ducklings are 4 weeks old now. I have two other ducks and chickens in another coop. When is a good time to introduce them? The sooner the better bc we have new babies hatching soon so I need to make room for those. TIA!!!
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    Duckling Supplimentation

    I’m sorry, I didn’t see your response for some reason. I must have missed it. Thanks for the help!
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    Duckling Supplimentation

    Hello! I have Purina poultry starter feed that is unmedicated. It does have Niacin in it however I don’t believe it is enough. I have attached photos of the food. I was going to suppliment with B Complex in their water as I read about 100-150mg of niacin per gallon. Is this complex B ok to use...
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    Food Question for Baby Ducklings

    Thank you!!!!
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    Food Question for Baby Ducklings

    Hi Everyone, if you have been seeing any of my many posts you will already know I incubated and now I can say “successfully” hatched my two ducklings!! They are both healthy and strong!!! Yay!! I have attached a picture below...Anyway I need some advice about their food. I have poultry beginners...
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    Do I help???? Is he ok??

    Thank you!!!!!
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    Do I help???? Is he ok??

    Ok please help! He just popped out and looks like maybe it didn’t all get absorbed or a hernia? Please any help would be great!
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    Do I help???? Is he ok??

    It looks like he might be starting to push out a bit now but still chewing. Wi He looks to be starting to try to push through now. Do you think he/she will know enough not to push out until it’s ready?
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    Do I help???? Is he ok??

    Ok!!! Temp is at 97-98 and humidity 75%
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    Do I help???? Is he ok??

    Ok I’m just getting nervous bc i see a little blood not a lot...it seems to help him push when i add water...should i put coconut oil on him or something else to help??
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