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Expanding my flock, any recommendations as to the breed?
Oh he's absolutely magnificient, such a regal bearing! I'm so sorry for your loss. That picture has decided it for me though; Welsh Harlequins it is! As for your offer of the ducklings, I think I will have to take you up on that! We'll have to keep in touch, I would love to include two of them... -
Expanding my flock, any recommendations as to the breed?
Well now I think I'm torn between the Welsh Harlequins and Khaki Campbells! If I wasn't so limited by my flocks size (for the next year at least, moving soon and I'll have plenty of space for a large flock) I would get two of each. I'll have to see which are more availible in this area I suppose. -
Review by '' on item 'Indian Runner'
I got my first Indian Runners during the summer of 2012. I raised one as a duckling, and the other two were raised with the flock my friend owned. The first one I raised unfortunately died due to health defects. But the other two birds absolutely thrive and are healthy as can be. My two girls...- nthm94
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Expanding my flock, any recommendations as to the breed?
@amiga Those runners sound just like my gals! Just about anything will set them off to quacking. If I seperate the two of them for even a minute they make such a fuss! @Nebraskagirl I'm sorry to hear about your loss! Its really unfortunate :( But would you tell me more about the Welsh... -
Expanding my flock, any recommendations as to the breed?
Title says it all! I have two Indian Runners, and planning on introducing two more ducks to the flock. I am particularly interested in Khaki Campbells, Cayuga or Rouen ducks. Potentially adding a single female and a male, so I'm curious which breeds would produce a quality and fun hybrid with my... -
Any good guides/resources to raising Peafowl?
@new 2 peafowl I did miss them! I'm on BYC through my phone, so I'm afraid I hadn't noticed them. Thanks for pointing them out. -
Any good guides/resources to raising Peafowl?
Thanks for the large list! I'll be sure to do my reading tonight. :) -
Any good guides/resources to raising Peafowl?
I've done google searches and a bit of searching on BYC with the hopes of having a definative guide to raising healthy and happy peafowl. Unfortunately I can't really find any particularly "full" guides. Most sources will give me bits-and-pieces of information, such as their tolerance to... -
How often/how well do you clean ducks' pool?
As most of the above posters have said, you seem to be doing a good job with keeping it clean. Chemical cleaners are never recommended, just put some elbow grease into scrubbing, as annoying as it is. However, have you thought of using a filter or aerator to keep the water moving? Algae forms... -
Difference between Runners and Muscovy Ducklings
It seems to me, while a mix is entirely possible, that the ducklings you have there are mostly Muscovies, While the lighter ones bear an appearance similar to my Indian Runners. Most have a posture that isn't a trait of runner ducks. It's a safe bet to say that they Muscovies.