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Vaccinations needed for moving to Europe
Try asking people here : https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/peeps-in-europe.1288348/ I have not found anything about required vaccines for birds... I think WORMING your birds might be required, and you would then need to do it to the vet and keep the papers to prove it is done...? -
Vaccinations needed for moving to Europe
Hi. I'm French, and I have never heard about any vaccine required for any bird imported in Europe...! Just in case, I have made some research just now... but I have found NOTHING. Where are you from, and which country are you planning to move to...? It would help to know, so we can then search... -
2 drakes...
Which explains why your drake is so aggressive : you put him together with a drakelet he can only see as a rival, even though he is running on a libido still (too) high from mating season... You are extremely lucky your boy has not killed your drakelet... or even your ducklet : indeed, he could... -
2 drakes...
Hi. You forget to mention the most important detail here : how old, EXACTLY, are your ducklings and your older ducks? ...Have you put them together as soon as you have got the ducklings, or have you first separated them...? (If so, how long?) Your would do good by keeping your ducklings... -
Any advice for first time duck owner?
You are welcome! So... you at least won't have to worry about the ratio! Good for you! I am happy to be of help. Don't hesitate to ask questions if you have them, even if you think they are stupid or whatever... Also : I would recommend to NOT use hay as bedding for waterfowl, because it... -
Still no eggs
Hi. Are you sure they are not laying...? They could have made a nest somewhere, and hidden the eggs there...? Otherwise, a Summer molt could actually explain the fact your girls would have stopped laying : they would be using their energy to grow new feathers instead of laying eggs, and it is... -
Any advice for first time duck owner?
Hi! Cute ducklings... congratulations!! Are they sexed...? If ever you have a specific question, do ask it! What I can already think to say... : • 1 : AT LEAST until you ducklings are grown up, they need to have an unlimited access to food and water - even at night! • 2 : NEVER let a... -
Need help identifying call duck color
You are welcome! Yes. You can find a picture of a Brown phase Harlequin Indian Runner duck here : https://www.facebook.com/IndianRunnerDuckClub/posts/lovely-type-of-indian-runner-from-australia-where-the-standard-harlequin-phase-r/824207799753872/ You will learn. •... -
Need help identifying call duck color
Hi. Your duckling is cute...!! I would say... Brown/Chocolate phase Harlequin? ...Do you have a picture of her younger? Looking at her (entire) fluff colour could help determine her plumage colour! -
3-4 week old duck just ate an earbud tip... smh
Hi. No, no : Olive Oil is safe IF you give it orally to your duckling. It is if you put if on her body that it would be not good for her, because the oil would contaminate her fluff/feathers... and it would then be harmful... Otherwise, Olive Oil is good for her - don't worry! I... did not... -
3-4 week old duck just ate an earbud tip... smh
Hi. I am not familiar with earbuds... ...but what I would recommend is : • to not give your duckling anything solid to eat for the time being : you DON'T want to risk an obstruction, • to give Olive Oil to her, AND watch that she drinks a lot of water - so it helps the earbud to move through... -
What colour are my Indian Runner ducklings?
* ...UPDATE : I have found pictures! Here is what I call the "Blue Dark Dusky" colour : https://www.frieslandshow.nl/kleuren-watervogels/kleuren-bij-de-eenden/blauw-mees/ (Same, but ENLARGED picture of the Blue Dark Dusky female ... -
What colour are my Indian Runner ducklings?
Hi. Yeah... I'm waiting, but it is hard. • First duckling could be Blue Dark Dusky instead of Pastel Dusky...? I don't know - I have some doubts -, but it was one of my objectives for this season...! • Second duckling is probably Pastel coloured. (Possibly Yellowbelly too, but I can't... -
My call ducks have the same illness... help
Hi. Apple Cider Vinegar would be a good idea... ...but do think to NOT use metal waterer, or you could kill your ducks...! (For the record : I would NOT use Apple Cider Vinegar for more than 24-36 hours.) You could also mix some Thyme with their food : it won't hurt them. What do you use... -
What colour are my Indian Runner ducklings?
Hi. Even though I have made a lot of research, I can't figure out what colour are my Indian Runner ducklings... Thus, any help would be appreciated! (Talk genetic to me!! Teach me what you know, please...!!) • 2-months-old juvenile duck (♀) : • She has a bit of Black on her wings... ... -
Pls help, my ducks won't shut up
Hi. At least, your ducklings make a good alarm...!! Could you post pictures of your ducklings and of their shelter...? Just so you know : owning only two ducks is a bad idea... But owning only two ducklings, and no other duck...? It is a worse idea... Your ducklings DON'T feel safe. If... -
Baby Duck hasn't grown in a week
Hi. You could want to read this article : https://saltinmycoffee.com/runt-ducklings/ Good luck! -
Will two hen ducks mate with each other?
Hi! When I say "Blue", I mean the lighter, greyish coloured feathers... If my understanding is right, it is the Blue gene that causes these feathers to be so light (?); so, I just call them "Blue". In any case, Buff is a prettier colour that I thought. (I have seen pictures of Orpington... -
Good show quaility magpie/ancona call ducks.
Hi. Could you post pictures of your ducks? People (experts) may then see if they really are "not suitable for shows" or not... -
Will two hen ducks mate with each other?
Hi. They do. I have seen mines do it even though they have drakes to mate with them... (When you think your girls are overmated, but you then see them mount each others...) But I didn't know duck hens would go at it at 4-months-old!! They are cute. (Pictures are pretty too, of course!!!) I...