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    Advice for Disabled Duck

    I just wanted to post an update here in case anyone ever has a duck with similar issues to my sweet boy, Mikey. I'm very sad to say that he passed away on June 2, 2025, just a couple of weeks after his first birthday. We were never able to find a definitive diagnosis for him, but I've narrowed...
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    Help candling eggs?

    Sorry, I haven't logged on in a while and just saw this. Did you candle again after the 7 day mark? They might've quit after this period if you didn't candle afterwards. I haven't dealt with broody hens, but I have gone through quite a few successful hatches with an incubator. Here are a few...
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    Incubating Duck Eggs - Space on Pointy End of Egg

    My Indian Runner eggs are on Day 25 of incubation. One of the eggs has a space at the pointy end of the egg, on the opposite side of the air cell (the air cell also seems maybe slightly smaller than the others). All of the other eggs are completely dark on this side. There are still veins and...
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    Help candling eggs?

    Those all look like they're developing to me!
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    Hatching Shipped Duck Eggs & Turning Questions

    Ok, thank you! I will put them in the incubator tonight on their sides with the egg turner. I thought they could be upright in a carton, and I would tilt them like the incubators that hold the eggs upright do. However, after thinking about it more, I don't think I would actually be able to fit...
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    Hatching Shipped Duck Eggs & Turning Questions

    Hello, I have found multiple threads regarding hatching shipped eggs for chickens, but not as many for ducks, and I just had a few questions. It would be greatly appreciated if anyone could provide guidance or share their experience! I received my shipped Indian Runner hatching eggs in the...
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    Duckling with twisted leg, please help!

    Are you able to post a video of SweetPea walking? Also, are they Pekin ducks? I know that breed is more prone to leg issues. If the leg doesn't stay in its proper position when walking, I have seen some people have success with homemade splints. You could also try making a wheelchair and see...
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    Duckling with twisted leg, please help!

    Hi, sorry to hear about your duckling! Are you feeding duck-specific feed? Ducks require a lot of niacin (Vitamin B3) to help with bone development, especially in their legs. If your feed isn't specific to ducks, you can use brewer's/nutritional yeast and mix it in their food or get tablets and...
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    Duck Bill Peeling - Is This Normal?

    Thank you for your reply, that makes me feel better! This was the first time I'd seen anything like this, so I just wanted to make sure it wasn't something to be too worried about. I haven't seen him get into any fights, but knowing him, it's very possible he did something stupid and banged...
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    Duck Bill Peeling - Is This Normal?

    Hello, I just noticed today that my 8-month-old Welsh Harlequin drake has some peeling on his bill in front of his nostril (not sure how else to describe it). This is on his right side. The left side looks normal. It feels a bit softer than the rest of his bill but doesn't seem to cause any...
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    Please, show me your ducks

    Hello @ILoveMyDucks123 , sorry this is random, but I also ordered from Dusky Feather Waterfowl. I ordered 12 Indian Runner hatching eggs of various colours. Do you mind sharing your experience? This will be my first time hatching eggs and getting them shipped, so any help is appreciated. Also...
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    How long does it take to combine two flocks?

    Hello! You have done a great job by putting them in a sectioned-off area where they can see each other without being able to touch each other. This will help them get used to each other. I originally got four ducklings in May 2024 and ended up with two males and two females. I ordered six...
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    Night dangers for ducks

    Some people say that owl decoys work because they're territorial birds. However, I haven't tried this, so don't take my word for it. You could still try putting one up and see if the owl stops coming around. As ruthhope mentioned, you could consider covering your run if you're nervous about...
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    Incubator Recommendations for Duck Eggs

    Thank you! What issues have you experienced with it? I'm trying to be as prepared as possible.
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    Incubator Recommendations for Duck Eggs

    Thank you! I've looked into this one a bit and seen mixed reviews. May I ask what flaws you've experienced with it?
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