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    Ducklings can't figure out drinker

    Thanks a lot, guess I'll just have to let them figure it out for themselves.
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    Ducklings can't figure out drinker

    Hi there, I made a waterer for my ducklings out of a gallon hawaiian punch jug. I cut a rectangle into it height ways and then turned it sideways and filled it halfway. The ducklings know there's water in there, and peck around it, but can't seem to quite figure it out. They have a pan for...
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    • duckling water advice waterer
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    Feather Trouble?

    Thanks so much for the tip. Will definitely add a bit of protein.
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    Feather Trouble?

    Hi there. I have two feather related questions today. The more urgent one concerns my year old cayuga hen. I realized she had angel wing too late to correct, and have been managing it since. I realized today that she's missing the primary feathers that stuck out a bit on either side of her. WILL...
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    • angel wing ducks feathers
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    Why did my lamp explode?!!!!

    Thanks a lot. Glad to know I'm not alone.
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    Why did my lamp explode?!!!!

    I have a duckling and hen, and one of my heat lamps just exploded!!! The wattage is right, but I was hosing out my drinker and I think it got wet. WILL THE DUCKS BE OK IF THEY INHALED ANY OF THE SMOKE?!!! What can I do to help them? Thanks in advance.
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    Missing duck egg?

    Hi there, I've been consulting the BYC forums for all kinds of information today, as my duck has recently become a first time mom! However, only one out of two eggs hatched yesterday:(. I checked the nest this morning and fount the shriveled up remnants of where my duckling hatched, but found...
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    Mama duck advice?!

    Thanks so much!
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    Mama duck advice?!

    Hi there, My cayuga has recently hatched her baby. She is typically quite calm about me invading her space, she sometimes welcomes it. I entered their brooding pen this morning to try to hold her baby, and she was OK with me approaching him. He then jumped in the water with her (it's shallow...
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    • cayuga duck duckling duckling care indian runner mom duck protective
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    • Forum: Ducks
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    How far along are my duck eggs?

    I appreciate it, also love your username!
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    How far along are my duck eggs?

    Thanks alot, I guess I'll just have to play it by ear.
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    How far along are my duck eggs?

    Thanks so much, I thought they were in the 14 day range, but couldn't tell since I only recently discovered them.
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    How far along are my duck eggs?

    Hey there, my duck Lillian is expecting to hatch two babies . She's taking great care of her eggs, and as far as I can tell, the ducklings are in perfect health. My only question Is "When will she become a mother?!" I've been candling the eggs daily, but for some reason I cannot tell which...
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    • cayuga duck duckling hatch a duck incubating duck eggs runner
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    • Forum: Ducks
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    How far along are my duck eggs?

    Hey there, my duck Lillian is expecting to hatch two babies . She's taking great care of her eggs, and as far as I can tell, the ducklings are in perfect health. My only question Is "When will she become a mother?!" I've been candling the eggs daily, but for some reason I cannot tell which...
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    Permit for owning ducks?

    Hello, Long story short, I've moved in with some relatives who are hesitant to allow me to get my Cayuga hen some company as they fear the neighbors will complain. She has been registered as an emotional support animal, but an additional duck wouldn't have any paperwork to prevent local law...
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    Duck Mating

    I was considering this as well.
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    Duck Mating

    Thank you. They're only about 3 months old right now, so you're right, they'll probably only get worse.
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    Duck Mating

    That's what I figured. Thanks for your help, and I'm sure I'll come up with a decision that will benefit all of them.
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    Duck Mating

    Yes, this was another concern of mine. She's much girthier than them, and keeps knocking them off (they're both runners) can anyone suggest ways to prevent this?
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    Is it to late to bond with my duck?

    I've never had a duck hatch eggs before (I'm sure someone more experienced will come along) but I know that they love treats. Bring her some meal worms Everytime you visit and Everytime you pick her up. Soon she'll come to you and nibble at your fingers. Handle her daily and she'll grow to love...
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