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Please help identify...Bumblefoot, Sprain or ??
We keep a pretty close eye on our crowd, as they are living in the house because of Bird Flu. We are treating one duck that has early signs with Green Goo, a very good general treatment, Dermasol, which is recommended as a cure all by our vets, who specialise in birds and a sulphonamide-based... -
Duck weird behavior
We have one drake here and also one 'boss' Campbell White. There are often disagreements as the Campbell White is a female but knows she is boss. So does the drake. We have to separate them sometimes, but the hormones given off by the drake affect the ducks' temperament. -
Ducklings on the way from Metzer Farms!
As someone from the UK, I find it fascinating that you ship ducks and others by post. In light of the distances involved, I can understand. It is illegal here to ship livestock by post. The good news here is that we can go down to our local duck farm and collect. It also gives us the chance... -
Finally adding new girls
Don't they look wonderful! You are going to have so much fun. -
Advice on taming my 5 and a half week ducklings???
I'm genuinely conflicted regarding defecating. Biologically, they do not have a sphincter, which lowers their control. However, they are attuned to their bodies and realise when they need to go. They wriggle about and get a little distressed to warn you. Generally, when they defecate on us... -
Advice on taming my 5 and a half week ducklings???
As you can see, all our ducks are friendly and affectionate. Basically, put love in, spend the time , and this is what you get. -
Advice on taming my 5 and a half week ducklings???
Our Indian Runner, Raptor -
Advice on taming my 5 and a half week ducklings???
Shadow, our magnificent Cayuga. Incredibly placid. Fabulous colouring. -
Advice on taming my 5 and a half week ducklings???
The ever-cuddly Vanilla -
Advice on taming my 5 and a half week ducklings???
Maple, again. She is very demanding of the camera. Our daughter reckons she is Marilyn Monroe reincarnated. She certainly walks like her. -
Advice on taming my 5 and a half week ducklings???
This is Lapis, our Swedish Blue drake Incredibly friendly, but horny. -
Advice on taming my 5 and a half week ducklings???
Please note the waterproof blanket. Very effective. Interestingly, although the ducks cannot control when they defecate, they are always aware of when they need to go and make sure they don't cover us. And always on a hard floor! -
Advice on taming my 5 and a half week ducklings???
And another of Maple -
Advice on taming my 5 and a half week ducklings???
Our Khaki Campbell - Maple -
Advice on taming my 5 and a half week ducklings???
This is our eldest duck - Tali -. She is about 8 years of age and has lived outside for most of that time. She's, and her flock mates have come inside to protect them from bird Flu. She has been inside four months. She was very 'bitey' at the start. Now she demands cuddles. I think you can...