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    Releasing waterfowl - graphic pictures

    Alright, since I've caused quite a bit of flames here, I would like to apologize and try to explain to those who disapprove of my actions. Please note, especially waterfowlrescue, that I am not trying to cause more trouble or seem rude, but I believe that this sensitive topic is a lot like...
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    A Hatcher?

    I hatched a hybrid duck about two months ago and he's part Giant Pekin and I noticed that once he hatched and could stand he kept hitting the heating element ring. He didn't get burnt but I'm hatching two more and am 90% positive they are the same breed that the first duck was, so I'm a bit...
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    Not really sure where to put this...

    I like to post an update here. Three domestic raised ducks were released in my lake over two weeks ago and are fitting in completely fine.
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    Is it rotten?

    So I'm hatching a what I believe is a Giant Pekin duck egg. It's around it's hatch date and this morning when I went to turn it I noticed a light blood ring around the air cell and darker spot near the center. I candled it and saw that the dark spot is attached to the big dark spot (I have a...
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    Not really sure where to put this...

    Actually no, I put that post in caps because people thought I was putting a helpless duckling free, but I'm not. Anyway, I figured out where to get a band. Sorry for sounding attentive/obnoxious. Wasn't trying to, just trying to get a point across.
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    Not really sure where to put this...

    ONCE AGAIN I HAVE GIVEN THE DUCKLING POGO TO A FRIEND WHO IS CURRENTLY RAISING IT FOR ME (I cannot I live in a condo and have 4 cats) SHE WILL THEN RELEASE IT INTO MY PUBLIC LAKE (NOT POND IN A PARK) WHEN IT IS COMPLETELY GROW, PLUMAGE AND ALL. We have a blue swedish duck that has been in public...
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    Not really sure where to put this...

    Nope. It's the same duck. Her name is Hope and she comes when I call her. She is the only giant pekin in our lake. Just accept the fact that domesticated ducks can live in the wild. But they are fed like everyday, literally. I give them duck crumbles as well when Hope and her WILD friends come...
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    Not really sure where to put this...

    Actually my friend released a full grow female pekin duck about 4 years ago in my public lake and she's doing just fine. Plus, where I live the lake does freeze in the winter, but there is always a place that isn't. Also, the lowest temp. this winter was 27 degrees, and it hardly ever snows.
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    Not really sure where to put this...

    PLEASE. I wouldn't hatch the duck in the first place if I was that stupid. I'm not going to release it into the wild when it's a baby. I just want to know where I can get a band for the duck's leg so I can identify it from all the others when it's a mature duck. And, I'm releasing it into a huge...
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    Not really sure where to put this...

    Anyone know where I can get just ONE band for my duck? I'm releasing it in a public lake and I would like to know which one it is once it grows identical.
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    More Pics && question

    Here's some more of little Pogo the duck: He is going crazy and chipping like no tomorrow, so advice? Do you let em' just cheap and wear themselves out?
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    Pic of new duckling && some important questions

    Are newborn Mallards supposed to be this small?? Also, I dipped his beak in water and helped him to the food, but he has trouble swallowing the food (at least the bigger pieces of crumble). Is that normal? I'm totally new to this so please bare with me. He also doesn't know to eat food and then...
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    Hatching ducks, got a quick question.

    Thanks a bunch for the help!
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    Who is pipping and waiting right now??

    One out of one hatching now. This is my last hope. -crosses fingers-
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    Hatching ducks, got a quick question.

    Alright and should I turn the temp down to 100 F or leave it at 101.5?
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