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    Runner duckling?

    Mine does run after me, but so do my Rouens. The stance of yours isn't too different from mine though. I guess I'll have to wait and see how she grows.
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    Runner duckling?

    The stance in the picture is what is normal for her. We love her no matter what, but it's a bummer if she's not a runner, since my kids really wanted one.
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    Runner duckling?

    It moves like the Rouens, but I've never seen how a little runner moves!
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    Runner duckling?

    The picture is of my three week old crested black and white runner I ordered from Ideal. So far, her gait and stance are no different from the two Rouens I have that are the same age. I have never had a runner duck before. Will she eventually develop an upright stance? Or is really really...
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    Ducks as Pets

    Last month I got my two first ducklings- they appear to be a Cayuga and a crested Blue Swedish. I'm a total newbie, but I am loving their qualities as pets. We are amazed at how friendly they are. They follow me (or the nearest available human) everywhere. The Cayuga is definitely a little...
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    Food and water containers

    I see- does having the smaller bucket in the bigger one keep it cleaner?
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    Food and water containers

    Thanks. I know about the mess! I just want to do what will be the cleanest and simplest before I buy anything else.
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    Food and water containers

    Hi, I got my first pair of ducklings about a month ago, and have set up what I hope (!) is a predator proof pen for when when we eventually move them outside and they're not free-ranging. The last component their pen needs- food and water containers. We will definitely have freezing temps in...
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