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    Ok what do I do with all these dang eggs?

    A chopped, hard boiled egg is a great treat for ducks! You can also get rid of the contents, wash the shell, crush it up and use it as grit and a vital calcium suppliment for your ducks!
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    mating question??

    My ducks started laying just before they turned 4 months old! Ducks will mate at any time - it might not be baby-making though - it could just be dominance. I wouldn't incubate the first few eggs they lay as they are sometime sthe wrong shape etc. Most domestic duck breeds have an incubation...
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    Question about feeding chicken layer

    I started feeding my girls layers pellets at 10 weeks old and they have done just fine - I get an egg from each pretty much every day!
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    When Can I Start My Ducks On Laying Feed?

    I started by girls on layers pellets at 10 weeks old and they lay me an egg almost every day! You must make sure the protein content is between 16 and 18% - if it is lower, they ducks should be offered chopped, hard boiled eggs (even their own once they start laying!) to help boost their...
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    ???

    It's hard to tell without knowing their personalities - there will be fighting at first, but this should settle within a few weeks.
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    Cute duckling photo

    Absolutly beautiful
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    Anyone trained ducks with a dog training clicker?

    I've used a clicker to train by Aylesbury duck to jump for treats!
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    3 to 4 month old Drake with Diarrhea

    Lol! Well the colour of the poo does not suggest that anything is wrong! They're both gorgeous!
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    3 to 4 month old Drake with Diarrhea

    I'd love to see a picture of him! I've never seen that colour on a scovie before! Some things that cause diahoerra are worms, bad food, too much watery food (particularly iceburg lettuce), liver and kidney problems etc. Ducks do tend to have watery, smelly droppings anyway but if they are...
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    3 to 4 month old Drake with Diarrhea

    This may sound a bit strange but what colour is he? I have had experience with white muscovies which have stained bums that appears to be diahorrea, but it's not. The predators may be giving him a fright which could cause temporary diahorrea, but if it persists, I suggest a trip to the vet.
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    Ducks, Ducklings, and Gosling -- Say Ahhhh PICTURES

    The two pics at the top right are probably the cutest I've ever seen!
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    Crested questions NOW with Photos!

    The crest is caused by a genetic defect which in time can cause neurological problems. The fact that it is still growing worries me. Could you take him to a vet?
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    Mallards or Rouen?

    Mallards indeed - beautiful ducks!
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    Webbing injury

    Deepending on the severity of the split, you should be aware that the webbing will not fully heal back together - my Daisy (a khaki campbell) got a puncture wound i her webbing and I woas told it would never heal back. Keep the injury clean and apply some triple antibiotic ointment once a day...
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    Pests

    Quote: I checked Petsmart and Petco for diatomaceous earth, but they did not have it. Any internet site? I'm afriad I don't know of any - I'm in England y'see so things are different!
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