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    1mo Muscovy Duckling - Can't walk

    I am willing to try! It’s just I’m not seeing anyone saying niacin deficiency could be responsible for the duckling’s head essentially vibrating. I’m worried that whatever’s causing them to not be able to stabilize their head could be indicative of a larger problem, and terrified that it could...
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    1mo Muscovy Duckling - Can't walk

    We haven't been adding additional brewer's yeast to the food, as it is duck feed and already contains niacin. We've been using this feed for ducklings for a few years now, without issue, and so didn't think to do so. I know niacin is the go-to for any walking problems, but the duckling's legs...
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    1mo Muscovy Duckling - Can't walk

    Hello! About a month ago, one of my muscovy hens hatched 4 ducklings from her eggs. She and her ducklings been separated from the rest of the flock and given ample space. I recently switched the ducklings from crumble (for ducks) to pellets. Today, one of the ducklings seem to have lost their...
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    Drake Identification and Strange Broody Hen

    My bad there! The two are busy enough I’ve struggled to get good pictures and just went with the best one I could find in my camera roll. Their heads are an iridescent deep green! I didn’t even think the mention that!! There was a period of time where they shed their green heads for brown...
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    Hail and Well Met

    I know the feeling! My rooster spent a good year and a half not covering the hens, not protecting the hens, and doing his best to outrun at least one hen if something startled him. The worst rooster I’ve witnessed in a rather spectacular way. After bringing the tom turkey home, though, he’s...
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    Drake Identification and Strange Broody Hen

    Managed to get this picture of her yesterday with her babies! She’s not been too keen on sharing though, so I don’t have much better pictures. She was nice enough to settle in one of those dog shelter igloos in a predator proof enclosure, so I’ve been keeping her there until the ducklings are...
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    Drake Identification and Strange Broody Hen

    I was honestly under the impression eggs would need full time care or at least a consistent source of heat! I’ve had a lot of fun with them so far. I originally found their carnucles a bit off putting, but I’ve fallen in love with all the little noises they make! So far over the past month I’ve...
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    Drake Identification and Strange Broody Hen

    Oh? I’ve only ever found pictures of kc drakes that are, well... khaki? Or at the very least more brown that they are the soft grey. Maybe I’ve missed something?
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    Drake Identification and Strange Broody Hen

    I was thinking they might be mallards, but almost all the pictures I could find online still has the white ring like Rouens! Having some confirmation my best guess was right is nice. Thank you so much! None of my chickens have been broody this year, so I stuck a few eggs up under the Muscovy. To...
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    Drake Identification and Strange Broody Hen

    Hello!! Got a couple major questions I’ve been sitting on for a while that I’m hoping you guys can help me find answers to! First off, I’ve got a couple lovely boys I haven’t been able to identify. Whenever I encounter anyone knows anything about ducks, I’ve been pitching the question to no...
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    Hail and Well Met

    Hello!! Finally decided to make an account after a couple years of reading threads here for answers on birds haha,,, And just to run through the recommended questions! I’ve had my own chickens for almost three years now, though I’ve helped my grandmother with hers almost my entire life...
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