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Incubator Questions - It's My First Time
I have 4 Saxony females laying eggs daily and would like to incubate about 12 of there eggs. I have never done this before and would like some advise on which kind of incubator to get. Still Air or Circulated Air? How often do the eggs need turned? I would like to turn them myself instead of... -
Show me your duck coops/pens so u can help other people like me get ideas
I have plans to build an addition for the run, but that probably won't happen until next spring. As for now, my six Saxony ducks (3 months old) seem to enjoy their run with a fenced in play area out back. -
Duck with Mites
How do you treat a duck with possible mites right above it's bill? What is the safest and most effective method for not only treating the duck, but for treating the coop and run as well? -
Any Saxony Duck Owners Out There? I Have Questions.
This is my first time owning Saxony ducks. Right now they are only one week old, but it is kind of hard to find good detailed information on the breed. Well, other than the general info anyway. - How old are they when they start to get their feathers? - Can you immediately tell from their... -
Show me your duck coops/pens so u can help other people like me get ideas
It was no easy task. I'm hoping the second time around will go a lot more smoothly than the first. I was lucky enough to get the pallets free but still spent quite a bit on additional lumber, fencing, shingles, paint and adhesive vinyl flooring for the inside floor. The vinyl flooring makes for... -
Show me your duck coops/pens so u can help other people like me get ideas
House and ramp were constructed out of pallets/pallet wood. This picture was taken last Spring (2014). I have since added shutters to the windows. I will soon start building a second House and run for my new Saxony ducks that are only one week old. -
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Wrong Brewer's Yeast?
Here is the label. I forgot to add it to the post. -
Wrong Brewer's Yeast?
Today I bought Brewer's Yeast for my 3 day old ducklings, but found it odd that niacin/Vitamin B3 isn't mentioned anywhere on the Nutrition Facts. Did I buy the wrong kind? I haven't opened it yet just in case I need to return it. I guess it never even crossed my mind that there could be other... -
Two Pekin Drakes Abusing Third One
I bought three pekin ducklings last march (2014) and they all turned out to be drakes. Lucky Me! The three of them got along great until this past fall when two of them started to try and mate with the third. They rip out his neck feathers until it bleeds. This winter I brought the poor guy into... -
Too Many Males? Male Pekin with No Feathers and Scab on Neck.
So if I remove the one who is taking the abuse, will the other two still be fine together? Or do you think they will start trying to mate with each other? -
Too Many Males? Male Pekin with No Feathers and Scab on Neck.
I have 3 male pekin ducks that are 9 months old. When I purchased the ducks I had no idea that they would all turn out to be male. I had read about too many males being a problem, but mine seemed to get along just fine….UNTIL I noticed about a month ago that 2 of them started picking on the... -
Looking for a clever saying for duck sign
I am seeking the help of all creative duck owners out there. I am designing/creating a sign for my pekin ducks new house "Lucky Duck Lodge" and I need a clever saying to go on it. So far I have come up with... "A little 'Pekin' never did any harm" "Catch ya 'Pekin'…Duck and cover" Maybe it's... -
Duck House Paint…Does Color Matter?
I am currently building a duck house out of untreated wood pallets and need to paint the exterior to protect the wood. I was wondering if there are certain colors that help deter predators or if it even matters. I was going to paint it with bright colors, but wasn't sure if that would just act... -
Brewers Yeast or Niacin for duckling
Wow! Thank You so much for all of the helpful info! -
Brewers Yeast or Niacin for duckling
Thank You! I know what you mean about going to the store and wanting to bring more home! I have to head there today for more bedding and will look around for the Nutri-Drench. -
Duckling with REALLY smelly runny poo. How do I tell if something is wrong?
Currently they are only eating Dumor chick starter/grower. The salesman at Tractor Supply said to feed them this until their feathers come in. Then to switch to pellets and add grit. I also have a second duckling whos poop is ok, but seems to lay down a lot. I'm wondering if they are getting all... -
Brewers Yeast or Niacin for duckling
One of my 3 (3 week old) pekin ducklings seems to be laying more then standing. It can get around if it wants to, but seems to maybe have weak legs. It will only stand for a very short time. I am new to raising ducks and need advice on what to do. Should I use brewers yeast or niacin? Which is...