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Oh, & hardware cloth where the water/food goes or those rubber boot trays work well to protect the wood from all that wet they spread around. -
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Yes, this year, we're planning on just the brooder we built with our 2 EcoGlow heat sources so we don't have to have them move house. -
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Yes, we started with a giant tupperware bin like the one Amiga pictured, & within a couple of weeks, we were building something out of scrap wood & hardware cloth. Forget the exact dimensions, but the top was a modified screen door, if that gives an idea of scale (& we only raised 4 runners... -
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Thanks again, Walt. You've been so helpful. I'll keep trying to help their bathing instincts kick in. -
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Well, so far no success getting my ducks to use their new pool. Tried putting them in 2 at a time very slowly & quietly (think I ended up wetter than they did). Put in some grass & such to make it look less brightly colored. Put in treats. Dug a little trench for one side so it was lower to... -
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Thanks for the suggestions. We did a lot of ice breaking & installing heating elements this winter, too. More snow & cold than we've had in awhile. I think I'm just going to have to keep working on different ramps & next winter, doing a better job of making sure they feel comfortable in their... -
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My little flock looked great this morning, so using the guest bathtub in the house worked well. It's rainy, so they were out like shots to forage & they all look bright eyed. Thanks for the tips! Has anyone else had the experience of ducks bathing less during the winter in cold climates? I... -
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True enough, Walt, thank you. We're actually building a pond now that they'll be a year old in early summer. In the meantime, do you have a suggestion for a very low height wading pool that they can still submerge most of the body into... is a kiddie pool the lowest? We've tried teaching... -
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Will do, LoveDucks. The information on foamy eye generally says weather changes, lack of or decreased bathing (which was our observation this winter... ducks not interested in dunking heads/splashing in bathing water as much), or a general spring cold causes it. More serious infections can... -
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So, I did lots of reading on foamy eye, & here's what I did... 1. 2 ducks at a time in a slightly warm bath with chopped greens to make it extra enticing 2. Homemade saline solution (according to seeing the same recipe in several duck resources) applied to the each eye + crusty stuff on 2 of... -
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Thanks, Amiga. I don't see them cleaning themselves all that often, which has worried me, though the water is always available during the day. No bedding change. Yes, windy & they are very determined foragers (they are free range during the day). It hasn't been dry. Were you saying the... -
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Help needed! When I had a close look at my 4 Runners today, I noticed crusty feathers near the eyes & a bit of white, bubbly discharge coming out the corners (worse in some eyes than in others). There also seemed to be a bit of yellow discharge on one or two eyes as well. They have all... -
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Beautiful Runners, Omadawn & great names! In answer to your question, I've done both with my ducks. I'll put pellets in their heated bowl this time of the year, then fill with water for the night so they have both & put the whole thing on a rubber tray to collect the water when I think they... -
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rubberduckies, Thanks for double checking about my question. I was just asking if anyone had New England contacts for juvenile females to add to my flock, OR if anyone is looking for 2 drakes to add to their flock. I know where to find ducklings, but I am looking for an immediate solution... -
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Hello Runner Folks, HELP NEEDED! I have a ratio issue in my small flock of just maturing Runners, & have several inquiries out to correct it. This site has always been a great one for helpful responses, so here I am. Our little farm is located in southern VT, & I'm just looking to either...