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    Pekin Duck Club!

    re: ducks not entering pond My ducks are very leery of murky water because they can't see what's in it like big, hungry box turtles. When our pond is "dirty" they usually stay very close to shore.
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    Can you keep Ducks in a coop?

    @emmajane07 Thanks, would love to know how it works out. I'm going to Follow You and hopefully learn something.
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    Taking my duck to the vet, tip?

    GalaxyFanFan Too funny, I have a duck named Oreo! I have taken 2 of my ducks to the vet on separate occasions with little stress for the ducks. One for a leg injury and the other for a fox bite. Both were treated the same way, I guess for similar concern of infection. The vet weighed them...
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    Can you keep Ducks in a coop?

    @thechxwhisperer Forgot to mention, this coop doesn't have a floor. I guess most of them don't because chicken owners move the coop around. That just isn't safe in my book. Not when fox and raccoons are known to be such good diggers. We built a frame with outdoor grade lumber, then applied...
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    Can you keep Ducks in a coop?

    Hi emmajane07 Thanks, I'm using wide pine shavings. I sift, scoop and rake everyday, heavy sigh. I've often wondered about the deep litter method but I want to see (smell) it first. Wish I knew someone I could visit to know how to do it correctly. I also use a chicken coop spray to clean the...
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    Can you keep Ducks in a coop?

    I ordered mine from Amazon, here is the link and you can also see my review: http://www.amazon.com/Precision-Pet-Products-Barn-Chicken/dp/B00CMFVP6Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top It is the Old Red Barn but I painted mine to match my house. I noticed there are many other coops now on Amazon so...
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    Can you keep Ducks in a coop?

    I learned the hard way about predators I didn't know I had after I lost 2 ducks to a fox. I ordered a small coop after that. My ducks have always been used to me "herding" them from behind with my arms extended out so it was easy to get them in. If you do a pre-built coop like I did, keep in...
  8. Hmm, looks like the mailman must be a mallard.

    Hmm, looks like the mailman must be a mallard.

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    Pekin/Swedish Blue Ducklings

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    can pekin and blue Swedish mix have babys

    Yes! And they make pretty ducks. Wish I had a more current image. Their feathers weren't fully grown in yet. Hatched early July by their Pekin mamas.
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    Help/Advise needed from a Pekin Laying Expert

    Hi KARy408 Well I'm far from an expert but I have 2 cents to share about your 4th question regarding Pekins going broody. Many assured me Pekins wouldn't go broody "it's been bred out of them" they said. This delighted me since I'm not interested in growing my flock. I now have 7 NEW ducks, ha...
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    Backyard Ducks on an Open Lake?

    Dear jakesterz My backyard is on a small lake in a neighborhood. For many years wild and domestic ducks lived here, however, in the past five years there was a rapid decline; possibly from fox and coyote population increase in our area. While all concerns I've read are valid and must be...
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