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    Duck egg Day 11 Embryo is alive but ?? about yolk

    I am curious now! Are you certain it is the yolk you are seeing? I had 3/7 hatch. It was such a traumatic process for me, being in charge of little lives.there's so much to consider in can be so overwhelming for a new "icubator person." I used to dream my eggs were in a basket about to roll...
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    Mazuri Waterfowl Maintenance feed? $$$

    I use the Mauzuri and love it. however i am not as familier with the other. Plus, I think it depends on what you plan to do with your ducks. If you plan to eat them, you may not want a "sustainer." If not, your duckd are at an age where they need to switch off of a "grower" feed for healthy...
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    What are some fun, basic duck facts? (For presentation)

    Here's some info: Many domestic ducks cant fly, so dont just leave a duck out by a local lake and expect it to be okay. They are super social! They need company. In fact, they are sort of like dogs, or children; when they bond to you, they will love you forever. Also, when a duck is happy to see...
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    tail tucked! help!

    Jailbird is looking so much better! She is still obviously not feeling well, but I can see real improvement. Her tail is finally back up where it should be too! Today I picked up some more meds from vet. He also sent home a jar of baby food (green beans I think) to hopefully kill some of the...
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    tail tucked! help!

    It's Giardia! Must have deen drinking some bad water in a low lying spot yesterday morning and then the infection hit her hard and fast. She pooped super smelly, light green poo at the vet and he was able to test it. The vet gave Jailbird 2 meds. We have to keep her confined and at or around 80...
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    tail tucked! help!

    She finally laid her egg this morning. It is perfect. However, she is not well. She almost acts like she has vertigo now. Tail still down. Stopped eating and drinking. I am at the vet right now. She has weird, green poop right in front of doc, so he's testing it. Jailbird still tries to do her...
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    tail tucked! help!

    Drinking as normal
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    tail tucked! help!

    Thank you!! She is eating some.... not the same vigor as usual. She's a noisy, boisterous personality, but today she won't "wak" back if I say her name. She hasn't been nagging me for food either with her usual "A-h! A-H! A-H!" She just looks not good... i just got her out of the tub. Shem did...
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    tail tucked! help!

    Yes, Jailbird lays about 3 to 4 eggs a week even though she's a Mallard (unless she's molting). Ok, thank you, thank you, thank you! Should I use Epson salt in the tub too? She's my precious baby girl. She had 2 weird eggs around 3 months ago (not hard shell), but the issue resolved itself...
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    tail tucked! help!

    My mallard Susie has her tail tucked under, as if she is uncomfortable. She was fine yesterday, as seen in photo above. She is almosr 3. She appears quiet tired and not at all herself. She's been like this all day. Help!!! This is a new behavior. She was fine last night and as noisy as ever...
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    Please help! My duck was bitten on his bill by a coyote and I don't know what to do!!

    How is it broken? When it stops bleeding, can you post a picture of his beak without the wrap? POOR BABY!!
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    does this look like angel wing?

    Yes, many people have very strong opinions on angel wing causes. I think that there isn't one "right" answer... In terms in wild ducks/geese, research some indicates that those that hang around and are fed by people will be the only wild ones with angel wing. With pet ducks, however, there...
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    A duck found us. Chicken friendly?

    It certainly sounds like she was someone's pet duck. Poor kid. I hope she integrates well with your chickens. Good luck and thanks for taking care of her!!! I bet she is very happy to have people around to love her!
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    What Killed My Duck?

    I am so sorry to hear that your duck was killed! One my my ducks (my very favorite duck) had the very same thing happend... just as you described... I assumed it was a hawk, because she was intact other than the top of her and the inside. It looked like hawk had killed her. SO SORRY!!!!!!!!!!
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    Post pictures of your ducks

    Jailbird... :) I LOVE MY GIRL!!!!!
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