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our own ducklings??
Thanks Keeper, that has made things a lot clearer. Would the ducks hatch the eggs themselves, regarless of the time of year or is it better to only let them hatch in the warmer months? -
our own ducklings??
Thanks for the responses so far, we are sure our Aylesbury and swede are females and the Khaki is a drake (we think) could someone define "broody" for me -
our own ducklings??
We are quite positive now that we have 2 females and 1 male. When they start to lay, would they be able to incubate and rear young themselves and what do we need to look for or do (or not do) sorry if this is a bit vague but we have only just thought about the positbility of having our own... -
My Swede has started quacking
My Black Swede has started to Quack its quite throaty but she seems to like it. My Aylesbury was giving the occasional quack last week but seems to have given up, is that normal??? -
To clip or not??
Thanks for all the info, the link is great. the thing is my Campbell is very small, i assumed that the Swede was a Campbell ( thats what we asked for) and i was concerned that little Cocoa was a lot smaller than the Swede, i knew the Ayles was a big un but now i realsie why she's so much... -
To clip or not??
I have an Aylesbury, a black Swede and a Khaki campbell i am fairly sure the Ayles won't need its wings clipped and i'm 90% sure the Swede won't but would any of you recomend that i get the Campbell's wings clipped ( or do it myself )? is it a fairly easy process? i know you just do one wing... -
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Ducks sneezing!!!!!!
Is it normal for ducks to sneeze?? I have just returned to my house after being out for a few hours and 2 of them are making a sneezing noise. Is it a sign of anything i need to worry about? -
Worming
Thanks Dances, I was only asking because my Aylesbury has a bit or a cough/sneeze thing going on, it does nt seem to be all the time and i would have thought that if one had them, they would probably all have them? What is "DE" and is it easy to use and readily available??? -
My BABIES are here!!!!(updated pics-5 wks old)
I would post more pics of mine but they are starting to get their feathers and look a little gawky -
My BABIES are here!!!!(updated pics-5 wks old)
The yellow duckling is beautiful, have you named it yet?? i think you should put a new picture on every day -
medication
Do I have to provide any regular medication for my ducks, ie worming etc. If so what is the best way to administer and where can i obtain it/them from?? -
Can anyone spot the breed of our new ducklings :)
Mrsquacker, my personal opinion is that the solid yellow one IS an Aylesbury but not a pure bred because his/her bill is not pink. Be prepared to have a Large duck:) -
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what do you class as a predator?
OH = other half, as in, girlfriend that sounds great, will look around for it tomorrow. -
What kind of Ducks DO YOU HAVE?
well, i thought i had an Aylsebury and 2 KC's but higher intelects than mine have told me i have: 1 Ayles 1 KC 1 black Swedish! they are still my girls -
Have you stopped eating duck?
cuddly is anything i would eat that others think .... NO, thats wrong, they are too cuddly. i'm just saying that i don't have a problem with eating anything but since i got my girls, duck is off the menu, for me! -
Why won't they stay outside?
Ducky, I got kids and would put my 4 week old ducks in a contest against them and bet on the ducks admitedley step kids -
what do you class as a predator?
i want something as invisible as possible, the OH is already doing her nut about the garden and they aint done anything to it yet