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    concerning pattern of strange soft-shelled eggs

    We have oyster shell that she occasionally nibbles on, but it was sort of like a fad that she got over within a week. 😂 I found some grit that has calcium on Chewy. Yes the darkness thing really interests me, we were just talking about that yesterday wondering if the “routine” we set for them...
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    concerning pattern of strange soft-shelled eggs

    I’m so interested in what you said about keeping them up past daylight being harmful to their reproductive systems! We are currently going through a similar issue with our female, she had a few soft eggs about a month ago (did calcium and all was well) but then just started up again. I’m always...
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    Egg laying cycle - mallard

    thank you for your help! Our only other duck is male so not from him. :) But I’m wondering if I missed it the day before, although rather sure I checked. We are continuing w the calcium supplement and extra grit until we see a good egg. Today she didn’t pass anything but is acting completely...
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    Egg laying cycle - mallard

    Hi all! Long time lurker (and advice searcher), only second time poster. :) I have an about 1 year old female mallard who’s been laying eggs for some time now. She had no issues up until late April or so, where she had a bout of soft shelled eggs (a few days in a row). Our vet suggested...
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    Coop training help

    Hi everyone! I’m Amanda, and while I’m new to the forum I’ve used this site for some time when researching various poultry / waterfowl medical info for work. And it’s been incredibly useful! We’ve recently adopted two ducklings of our own for our backyard - they were about 4 weeks old in mid...
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