Recent content by ruthhope
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I have 2 male ducks for several years. They walked out in the morning to the fenced garden and they walk in to the garage (cage) at night. This morn
So sad for you and Daffy. My Daffy died only a few weeks ago and he was only 4.5 years old. Sounds like your Daffy may have had a stroke. My boy had gone to bed normally in my duck house and was sitting there dead in the morning. He may have had a heart attack. We can't know for certain without... -
Girls or boys Muscovy duck
Muscovy drakes dont hiss -- there is no sssss sound. Its a huffing sort of sound often rhythmically as the exhale. Its loud when the are excited. Without you telling me that they are not huffing, going only by the photos, I would have expected them to be drakes. My flock is all drake rescues... -
White crested shorter lifespan?
So sad for your loss. I had a crested pekin who was special needs as he survived a raccoon attack when he was a little Easter fluffy. He was abandoned at the vet and came to me via a friend who took him in and raised him for 3 months. He lost the upper part of his bill in the attack but lived... -
Bumpy road ahead
I dont see anything I would be worried about in the photos Ive never seen a case of fowl pox Good luck with your calls @Quiteabird- ruthhope
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Ducks that don't Die Horribly?
I loved that great lump of duckiness, @Miss Lydia! He is the only one that was a member of the family rather than well appreciated livestock in the backyard. Daffy was the only one who wanted a cuddle. All my other ducks have been raised properly at a distance with ducky company, and prefer not... -
Ducks that don't Die Horribly?
Miss Lydia, please what do you feed your muscovy? My Daffy Duck, my original rescued muscovy duckling, died this week. He was only 4 years old and appeared to be in rude health Daffy had his first ever big molt in September/October. He has never before lost and replaced all his feathers. He... -
Sad News from Duck Haven Fl
It's a relatively big professional rescue with dedicated founders/directors, staff and volunteer duck foster patents. All non-injured waterfowl go to foster parents who do not have other waterfowl nor pets. They do not take sick birds. This is because of infection risk. They just had two... -
Sad News from Duck Haven Fl
I think that they are closing down and no one will continue her work. THe granddaughter has said htat they are not deciding on the individual ducks' futures until they have got over the immediate actions needed for Eunice's funeral and affairs. The family has had numerous offers to take... -
Black lesion on the bill
Well I am glad of that. I had no idea what it was and my only advice would have been "wait and see". Well we have seen!! Glad its nothing to worry about -
3.5yr Pekin Female, lost half weight, suspected bone infection for 1+ year... what to do?
Poor girl!! I have a duck with a chronic bumble foot situation and so I feel for her and you Bayatril 10% contains 10mg in 0.1ml, dose 10-15mg/kg Thus the second dose of 0.2ml is correct. The crazy high dose puts her at risk of hearing loss and even deafness, as well as the upset gut flora... -
Questions on a Drake
I suggestthat you should not stress your ducklings by moving them. A 4 hour journey is not difficult for an adult duck, even without the break. But get a pet carrier for moving the drake. If you can get a pet carrier that opens in the top in addition to the front, it is easiest. However, its... -
Ducks that don't Die Horribly?
For some reason it annoyed my husband to have ducks up the steps from the patio to our sliding doors. They loved to site there -- looking in at what we were doing. Husband insisted that I fence the patio -- which I did. Same husband is incapable of closing gates and doors behind him. The new... -
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New ducks hurt and neglected
Thank you for rescuing this poor duck. Its understandable why the duck is terrified having been neglected and then moved homes. I agree that a friend that speak the same language will be needed if not immediately, in the near future when convalescing. A female pekin or muscovy depending on... -
Sad News from Duck Haven Fl
I don't know yet. Her husband is elderly, but he was helping latterly. There is also a devoted volunteer. If I hear anything, I will update here. The main problem is that Eunice was not at all good at fund raising, and depended on folks dropping off duck food and supplies. When she was...