Recent content by Megaputz
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Girls or boys
Indeed they are from what I have read. One or two barred rock hens produce more than enough eggs for me and my son. Have not had to buy eggs from the store in over three years. I kept one indian runner because she was the quiet, friendly and egg production would be more consistent compared to... -
Girls or boys
Have read the mules are sterile and as a meat bird or pet that would be fine. The size difference... that makes me wonder. The runner is much smaller. Muscovy-Pekin mules are said to be excellent for meat. What would you get weight wise with a muscovy-runner mule? Male muscovy - female runner... -
Girls or boys
I separated the two araucana roo's and then later gifted them to a new home. The Indian runner drake is gone too. I believe the only male is a black muscovy. I gave all but one female indian runner away. The one in the video. So one male, seven female muscovy and one Indian runner female. Odd... -
Sudden duck death syndrome. Any ideas?
That was my thought. I still have a cygnet in my freezer. Working up the nerve... Aside from physical trauma like a crushed windpipe, worms, infection not sure what to look for. Something in the wind pipe? How would you know if it was an allergy, heart failure? Could be something obvious or no... -
Our daisy died. What do we do with daffy?
When one of my runners was attacked by a hawk she was pretty shaken. She had last a few feathers and had some scratches, wouldn't leave the coop for the first couple of days. Don't know if it is compassion or curiosity or what but to see the other ducks checking on her. Really makes you wonder... -
Muscovies will not go into coop at night
I have seen the chickens starting to roost early around 7 or so. The ducks will go near the coop around dusk but won't go in the coop until well after dark, 9 or so. They are right about treats. If I mix a little water with their crumbles or throw kitchen scraps in the coop, they hear the... -
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Where to buy ducks?
Craiglist, livestock auctions. Have also been told to ask the people at the feed stores if they know of sellers... or people who own and regularly buy feed for their birds. Also check in newspaper or other print like the Pennysaver... -
Our daisy died. What do we do with daffy?
Yes, where are you? Would be glad to give you a couple of female ducks to keep Daffy occupied. -
When to introdouce ducklings to fully grown ducks?
How is the introduction going? Do it gradually and watch how the younger and older interact. Baby steps... let them see each other through the wire and eventually let them mingle in the run while you watch. If you notice aggression, separate. Treats are a nice distraction. There may be hen... -
Girls or boys
Got two muscovy ducklings from AGWAY on May 30th So they are about three months old. I was starting to think they are both female but have noticed strange behavior. Last week while in the pool with the khaki campbell the muscovy looked to be trying to breed... grabbing the back of the khaki's... -
When to introdouce ducklings to fully grown ducks?
Introducing ducklings... I put one week old ducklings in the same coop but with a hardware cloth separation, same with the run. The older ducks and chickens 4-5 months old would sit by the wire as if to chat. After about a week when I let them out in the morning I also opened the duckling run... -
Garden vs. Ducks [urgent help jeeded]
For sections of the lawn that are getting eaten up. Use fencing to control the ducks path to the creek to a temporary run. Spos where you want the grass to grow back and you can't keep the ducks away. Try 1/2"x1/2" hardware cloth or rabbit wire. Use wood, pvc or whatever to create a frame to... -
Do I want ducks? Convince me.
Muscovy ducks can forage are quiet and will return to a coop even if it's far away. Depending on what you have around they may get eaten. I have 8 sharing a coop with chickens. They don't seem as messy as the mallards. . It's personal preference. If you think you will enjoy a duck a muscovy is... -
Too cute pic my sister made me.....
That is adorable. Just imagine what she could do with bachelorette/bachelor party invitations.