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  1. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    In the process of putting in a duck pond, and my plan was to use sand around the pond, looked at a friends pond and realized that would be a pain since the ducks just bring tons of it into the pool. So figured I would use pea gravel but ended up buying gravel AND this rubber mulch stuff. Should...
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    The Duck Thread

    I took home a pair of 10 month old Saxony yesterday. I noticed the female sort of limping on and off today and upon further examination of her foot I found what looks to be two bumblefoot infections on each foot. I would post pictures but for some reason I haven't been able to get that function...
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    Not sure where you are but I got mine at Canadian Tire.
  4. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    I would like the link! What exactly do you ferment? I bought a bunch a grains and what not in hopes to make my own duck feed using Storeys method but sadly couldn't find some of the ingredients. Would be very interested in mixing my own and fermenting!
  5. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    I don't want the white as it is not the color outlined by the Standard of Perfection. I could order some Hookbills from the states. But I can't find anyone who even has Aylesbury to get starting birds from :(
  6. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    I want to start breeding a duck breed that has either been listed in the critical or threatened status by the Livestock Conservancy. Wondering if it is a good idea or not? I am really interested in the Aylesbury but have had zero luck finding any starting birds. Dutch hookbill intrigue me but I...
  7. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    Would you insulate a man door going into your duck house? The duck doors won't be insulated so that's why I'm wondering if it's worth the hassle? Thank you
  8. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    I am hoping to make my ducklings some duck grower this weekend. As I have failed to find meat and bone meal this is what I will be using Cracked yellow corn Soybean meal Alfalfa pellets Oyster shells Powdered skim milk Brewers yeast What else should I add!? Should I just get a vitamin...
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    Making your own Duck feed?? Help.

    After buying Storeys Guide to Ducks and being unable to find appropriate duckling grower, I decided to try making my own feed following there directions. However it was not till after spending 150 dollars on feed that I realized how hard it is too find two of the ingredients. Dicalcium Phosphate...
  10. AuroraDoerksen

    Chickens Vs Ducks

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  11. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    Decided I would like to try to mix my own growers rations following Storeys recipe. Anyone else ever done this? I can't seem to find meat and bone meal!
  12. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    The breeder I bought my ducklings from told me a 5lb bag of starter should last for two weeks for 10 ducklings. It's been a week and one day and I'm pretty much finished with the bag. Should I buy another bag of starter or just switch to grower? He told me to only feed them the starter for two...
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    They must be okay, my heating pad has the 6 heat settings and I have it on 2 currently so not very warm considering I had it at 6 yesterday! They still all sit in a big pile on top and when I pick them up they are plenty warm.
  14. AuroraDoerksen

    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    I just got my ducklings today, and am trying this method, is it normal for them to rather be all on top rather then inside? Thanks
  15. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    My friend and I just got our ducklings!! We both got pine shavings but they are trying to eat them so we covered them with doggy pads for now. Will they stop trying to eat them? Should we get rid of the shavings all together? Thanks. :)
  16. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    They will only be a day or two old. So hopefully it is alright!!
  17. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    Picking up my ducklings this weekend! Will they need a heat source for the drive home? It will be about a 40 minute drive. Thanks!
  18. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    What is the best method to provide heat for ducklings?
  19. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    How high should I hang my feeders off the ground for medium weight breeds?
  20. AuroraDoerksen

    The Duck Thread

    What does everyone use for duck feed? Once my ducklings are off of chick starter I want to know how to proceed. Thanks! :)
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