I beg to differ. I love my two Rouen ducks. It’s about how you approach them. I have one that is nervous and that’s ok because I would want to be picked up being so little. My other is very calm. Daffy doesn’t mind being handled. Talk softly and don’t Abruptly reach for them. They are very smart...
So my duck got ahold of a B.B. and I tried to grab him before he could down it. He chose to eat it. Now I’m worried. I’ve read posts that say they should pass it. Has anyone ever experienced this? I would think that it would pass through? Anyone know?
We are going to do a swim tonight. We did a swim a couple days ago and they loved it. We have some warm days coming, they shouldn’t need the lamp maybe except for night then I’m thinking? I haven’t turned off the lamp today, they’ve been under it the whole time.
I bought them a bigger size water dish and jar from the feed store. I watch Daffy get his whole bill under the water and blow. The cutest thing ever. It cracks my son up
Daffy and little foot love their duck friend. They are just relaxing this morning. I love how they stretch their little legs out. This morning Daffy sounded like he was almost sneezing. Should I be worried for him? Or is he just maybe clearing his beak out from some food maybe stuck?
We keep our home around 70f. I have a thermometer that reads 74 in their box. They are using the lamp this morning lol. I’m in Virginia at the foot hills of the Shenandoah mountains. It can be a bit chilly at times. These guys seem to have grown over night lol! The co op wasn’t sure how old they...
Quick question. My wife and I are debating back and fourth weather or not we should keep the heat lamp on when they are in our home. It is drafty in here. We keep it warm. Sometimes they seem to get too hot and hid under some shade. I realized that I have a 250watt heat lamp at about 3ft. From...
Awesome! Thank you both. The ducklings are starting to gain some trust in us. We’ve mashed some tiny bits of apples that they go nuts for now. How can you tell how old your duckings are?
Hello Everyone! My son and I have purchased two Rouen ducklings from the co-op. They are such a joy. We’ve joined this thread to learn more about them and how to raise them to be happy healthy comfortable Ducks. We bought them to be our pets. We have an old chicken coup that my son and I have...