Recent content by Jryxx

Thank you Miss Lydia, that makes me feel a lot better. Our neighbors have a cockatoo that at times will not quit squawking, and it absolutely drives me crazy. I have not yet ordered the ducks, but I can at any time, I just have to make up my mind for more than a week first, ha ha. I am thinking...

I am soo close to getting my ducks, when all these thoughts pop in to my head. These things live more than a few days, this isn't just a short term commitment. I only live on .25 acres, only half of that is fenced in, is that even enough land for two ducks? I have neighbors on all sides, what...

Alright I'll settle for building them a large pen. What should I use for the roof so hawks can't get to them? I want it open but with some kind of mesh so hawks can't get them. And what should I use for the sides/ walls? Same thing I use for the roof?

Hi, I have a 1/4 acre yard and don't want to take up too much space by building a pen AND run, but this would mean that while I'm gone for the day at work, my ducks will have to stay in their enclosed pen (most likely just a dog house) will that be okay for two ducks to stay in there all night...

Lol. My family still thinks I am crazy for wanting pet ducks. My friend has some and after all the stories she tells me I decided that I NEEDED some. But everyone thinks I'm crazy. Hopefully I can convince them otherwise! I am a little worried about them coming through the mail though. You have...

I want a black swede sometime in the future, how do they behave compared to other ducks? I'm trying to decide between black Swedish and a pekin. I might get one of each (I have a small backyard and only have room for two)

Geez that must've been scary for you! And also your ducks! I plan on getting one Pekin and one Black Swedish. I also have a dog who is gentle and I think might even protect the ducks. My other dog might be a different story, but I don't know. I figure that there's enough cover in my yard (the...

Try peas. Most ducks love peas. Start by throwing them the peas and gradually gain their trust until they're literally eating out of the palm of your hand. Then you should be able to pick them up and put them in their pen, but it may take awhile to get them to trust you. Work with them everyday...

Could be asserting dominance. If this is the case, once the pecking order is all figured out between them, they should stop fighting. Try putting the aggressive duck in a separated area where he can still see the other ducks and communicate without physical contact. Do this for a week or so and...

Anyone got any suggestions on how to prevent spots on a ducks bill? Anyone know how bill spots are caused? Thanks

Lol I honestly wouldn't blame you for killing one. These ducks will be my pets and I would be pretty darn upset if one ever gave my pets trouble. Unfortunately there are laws and I live in a neighborhood in the suburbs so someone would see and call the police (not saying I would actually kill a...

Since it looks like I may have a couple ducks in my future, I thought this may be a good time to ask. We live on 1/4 of an acre in a neighborhood (neighbors surrounding us on all sides), this being said, we live on the edge of the neighborhood. The west border of our neighborhood is a wooded...

So sorry to hear the news. At least he is no longer sick.

Prayers for you guys. I have to say, it sounds like you guys are doing the best you possibly can for the situation. Sometimes when things look like they aren't going to get any better, they do! Just never give up on him. We had a dog that all the vets said was going to die from the disease she...

I have good news! My family is finally lightening up on the idea of getting ducks after I presented them with my research and findings! I think they might finally approve! I've always been interested in Black Swedes, but now I am interested in Pekin as well. I only want two ducks, and I have...