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Ducklings!!
Today I found my first duck egg!! So exciting!! So, here is my plan for this spring ducklings. I want to incubate a batch and raise them so that they are very friendly but I'd also like the mom to be able to raise a small batch herself. I've been reading about needing to supervise ducklings... -
How Big Are Bantam Duck Eggs?
I have a pair of Mini Silver Apps., and am looking into an incubator. So, how big are bantam duck eggs? Compared to chicken eggs, are they relatively the same size? I'm only looking to hatch a small batch at a time and I like the Mini Advanced Incubator. Here is a site about it... -
Beginning to come up with a plan for a "duck pond"!!
Thank you all for your comments! I've got some better ideas now. I wish that some tanks would come with a drain (I bet some do, but I haven't come across any yet). Sean S., thanks for telling me where you got the plumbing supplies, because your draining system seems like it works well. Mainly... -
Beginning to come up with a plan for a "duck pond"!!
Hi duck people!! Hahah, I haven't been on byc in ages. Just to refresh everyone, I am new to ducks and aquired my first ducks in October (a pair, m and f, of mini silver apps) from Holderreads and so far they are doing great! I don't think I will ever have them let me pet them willingly (ever)... -
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My new ducks! (m.s.a. PICS)
Quote: Yes, it does! Sorry, I'm too lazy to spell it all out ....Thank you and I did notice when I first started researching ducks, that the welsh harlequins look a lot like them in coloring. Interesting, huh! -
My new ducks! (m.s.a. PICS)
Thank you everyone!!! Quote: Holderreads* .....What kind of ducks are you getting? They have a list on their website of ducks that are still available. Don't worry about them not emailing you back, because they are GREAT on contacting via email!! So, I bet you will get an email at the... -
Bantam Duck Page
I got my m.s.apps!! Pictures are here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=594672 -
Totally silly question here!
Just looked it up on Holderreads website and the M.S.A's weigh around 30-36 ounces. The other breeds are on that website too. Here is the link! http://holderreadfarm.com/photogallery/photo_gallery_home_page/photo_gallery_home.htm -
Vet Update: Duck Mauled by Dog
I am so sorry! We've had horrible, horrible, horrible insidences with dogs and our chickens (one almost took out all 20 of our chickens over a couple of days about 4 years ago). Will keep her and you in our prayers. -
DuckGirl 89
Oh yah...I had to wait a bit one of the times I was going to send you a message because....your box......................was full .... -
My new ducks! (m.s.a. PICS)
I made progress today!! They came out of their house, and I sat down by the fence and their water, and the came near me! (about 2 arm lengths at the nearest) They'd preen, shake out their feathers, dip their heads in their water (so I am guessing they are getting more comfortable around me to... -
My new ducks! (m.s.a. PICS)
I will just experiment and use your guys' advice!! Thank you both! I just hope they will even try the peas, b/c if they don't, I don't have "any room" to work with! They didn't even eat their grapes and lettuce -
My new ducks! (m.s.a. PICS)
Quote: Thank you for the advice!! I will try that! If I took some out of the freezer and let them thaw, is that the "way" to do it? I tried feeding them sliced up grapes and lettuce but they didn't even try it:p -
My new ducks! (m.s.a. PICS)
They aren't great quality I'm really sorry!!!!!!!!!!!! I promise I will get better ones soon!!!!!!!!!