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    flock ratio of drakes to hens

    Hi I have 14 18-week old Khaki Campbell hens and 2 drakes. I had 30 until 2 weeks ago but most of the boys were processed as the ducks are primarily for eggs for us. Now one drake is being aggressive to the other drake, not wanting him near the girls or food and even biting him while he's...
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    Shivering duckling, not laying down

    Yes, I did look at wry neck, but he didn't fit all of the criteria.
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    Shivering duckling, not laying down

    Thanks, yes, it's a big bin and they all move to where they like the heat depending on how wet they are (we give them swim time in the tub every day). A vet told me his neck was likely broken, but he was warm and cared for when he passed. :)
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    Shivering duckling, not laying down

    He was in the same 95 degree bin as all the others. :(
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    Shivering duckling, not laying down

    Thank you.
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    Shivering duckling, not laying down

    Sadly, no, he died. :(
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    Shivering duckling, not laying down

    Hi, I have 31 new khaki campbell ducks, a week old today. Last night, one duckling started crying loudly and I ran over and he was on his back with his neck weird. I don't know if he was trampled by the others as it was right near the end of a free-for-all at the waterer I just refilled for the...
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    Spring 2017 first timers post!

    Us too, and I'm super excited! Just moved to a 9 acre farm a few weeks ago in South Central PA, near the MD border. The farm has a fantastic chicken house already with 24 brooder boxes built in, ventilation, electricity and wood floors. We will be cleaning it out and shoring up anything to...
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