Recent content by lc123
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Pekin going broody?
The pekin I have recently made a nice nest and has now laid nine eggs. Before this she laid eggs randomly around her pen. Is this a sign that she's going broody? I've heard that it is rare, but should I leave the eggs and let her try it? Or would I be better off putting them under a broody hen? -
Introducing ducklings to mature ducks
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try both. :) -
Introducing ducklings to mature ducks
I have two mallard ducklings that I'd like to move into the enclosure that my two mature pekins share. The ducklings are 9 weeks and yesterday I tried moving them in with the pekins. I expected there to be some adjustment issues, but both pekins were so aggressive that I removed the ducklings... -
Pekin hatching her own eggs
I have a pekin duck that started laying eggs about 3 weeks ago. Since we don't have a drake at this time I have collected all of them up to this point. However, I am purchasing a drake next week and would like to see if she'd hatch the eggs. Right now she likes to lay her eggs in the small... -
CAN I TELL IF MY MALLARD DUCKLING IS A MALE OR FEMALE?
I have 3 mallard ducklings that were purchased the first week of March. I noticed today that the skin on their heads in a bluish green color, but the feathers are still all black/brown. Do all mallards have that type of coloration on their heads or is this an indication that I have three...