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    when can my babies swim?

    I love it when they swim underwater. I never knew that ducks could swim underwater. One of my girls loves it. I didn't know that my Pekins would not be able to fly. We have Mallards - won't they be able to learn to fly from them or are their wings too small? It sounds like you have a...
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    when can my babies swim?

    How old are your girls? When will they get feathers and be able to fly?
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    Best Place for for Ducks to Sleep Outside?

    What is the best type of structure for ducks to sleep in at night (for protection and warmth). My pen is about 12 ft. by 12 ft.
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    Wheezing/whistling Breathing in 1 month old duck

    Thanks. The whistling sound went away so I think it might have been a chill from keeping them outside overnight. This week they have been inside overnight. What would you recommend for them to sleep in for when we make a pen? Someone told me that an Igloo (doghouse) would work well b/c it is...
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    Pekin Duck Club!

    Hi. I would like to be added to your Pekin Duck Club. I have four ducklings that are about 4 1/2 weeks old and don't know what I am doing. Mostly, we are just learning as we go so I could use some support and encouragement. We plan to build a pen this weekend b/c hopefully the evening...
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    Wheezing/whistling Breathing in 1 month old duck

    Thanks so much for the information. I think my girls are Pekin ducks. I do have water available for them in their cage and put them in my bathtub twice a day for a bath. I began using warmer water after one became chilled last week. I did know that they need water to clean out their sinuses...
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    Wheezing/whistling Breathing in 1 month old duck

    I have a one month old duckling (one of four ducklings) that just developed a slight whistling/wheezing sound when she breathes. She also appears to be breathing harder than the others. We have been keeping them indoors and just had them stay outside in a pen all night with temps in the low...
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