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    HELP - sick runner duck

    Hi Lydia, I read the link you suggested. I don't eat a lot of potatoes so the peels were always fresh from the current meal, they had no chance to turn green. The avocado thing was interesting though. A few days ago i put a whole avocado in the pen - peeled but the peel was in the feed bucket...
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    HELP - sick runner duck

    Update: she is dead already. :-( After I wrote the above post I went and caught her so I could bring her into the light to see if there was any mucous or blood on her. No mucous. No blood. But she did have very poopy, dirty feathers around her cloaca. Catching her was awful she tried to...
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    HELP - sick runner duck

    Hi all, I'm hoping you can help me, I have a sick duck! I've had my 4 month old Indian Runner ducks for almost a month and one of them is suddenly unwell. She is off her food, panting, sitting a lot and when she does walk, it's not normal, almost like she's limping. I bought two indian...
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    Hello from Australia! I have eggs and not much idea what to do!

    Hi all, It's been over a year since I updated everyone, so this is how my Pacific Black ducks ended up: I had advice from a couple of different wildlife carers and the general consensus was that the ducks would do just fine on their own as they do have a strong survival instinct. Then one...
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    *~*Runner Duck Club*~*

    And this is one of my surprise chickens. They were a part of a school project but hatched during the holidays. Anyone know what kind it is?
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    *~*Runner Duck Club*~*

    Introducing Anita (in the water) and Pancake (standing). Day 4 and they are starting to settle in.
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    *~*Runner Duck Club*~*

    Thanks - I will try to get some clear ones and share them. I haven't taken too many yet as the ducks are still freaking out every time we go near the pen. Crazy ducks.
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    *~*Runner Duck Club*~*

    Hi Everyone, As of yesterday I am the proud mama of a pair of black runner ducks (dob Nov 14) which are pets for my 12yo son. We also acquired a pair of 7 week old surprise chicks (breed unknown). I would love to be a part of your group! Cheers, Kim
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    Hello from Australia! I have eggs and not much idea what to do!

    That is super clever. I like it!
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    Post your Duck names!

    My Pacific black ducklings are Percy Nibbles Wilhemina (was Bill but we think she's a girl) and Beaker (RIP)
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    Hello from Australia! I have eggs and not much idea what to do!

    HAha - that's brilliant!
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    Hello from Australia! I have eggs and not much idea what to do!

    I'm glad (for once) that the trampoline doesn't get used that much!
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    Hello from Australia! I have eggs and not much idea what to do!

    Well, my babies are 18 days old now and are spending their days outside. Here is a pic of Casa Del Quack....
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    Mealworms for Ducks?

    Do I put the grit in a seperate bowl or mix it in with the food? Sorry for the stupid questions. I am a beginner and I want to make sure I do it right.
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    Hello from Australia! I have eggs and not much idea what to do!

    No indeed it wont. :-( I am trying not to handle them too much so they don't become too complacent about humans. There are several urban dams here with duck populations where people feed the ducks (even though there are signs not to). The ducks at one of these dams is where I think Mumma...
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