I discovered a bumble in my ducks foot a few days ago. I soaked it in Epsomsalt, dried it then applied clear iodine. I was able to remove the bumble but the infection has stayed. I have been soaking her foot in a worm bath tub every day. yesterday I put a Epsom salt poultice on it last night...
I live in a small rural farming town. we do not have many predators.
We just moved in in September.
My set up is this: I have a duck house that predator proof that I lock my ducks up in at night. they are free range during the day. our half acre is fenced in with a combination of farm wire...
Your situation sounds very similar to mine.
I wanted 6 calm, good layers.
I got my ducks from Metzer Farms. If you want breed info I highly suggest you check out there websight. They have a great duck comparison chart.
I ended up getting 3 Welsh girls, 2 Cayuga ( one was eaten by a mink this...
I think if you introduce them in a space where they are seperate but able to see each other, hear and smell each other it will definitely help.
You can stick chicken wire between there spaces.
Really most ducks are going to do well in the cold.
I am partial to Ancoca Ducks, Welsh Harliquin or Cayuga ducks. All are calm, friendly, do well in the winter and are good layers.
Cayuga's do not lay as well as Harliquins and Anconas.
I have read that Anconas are very welcoming to other...
If you want good Egg production I have learnt that you don't want your ducks to be over weight. So about half a cup for ducks that are not laying and 3/4 cup for laying birds.
I believe that is what Stories gide to raising ducks recommends for medium sized ducks.
If you could take a picture of it from the side that may help us figure out the sex.
It looks like a Piken, Alsbury or a white layer.
How old it is?
What dose it sound line?
Dose it have a curly feather on its tale?
I have a set up like yours. I made a chicken coop about they feet off the ground when I had chickens.
Then we got ducks. After trial and error I found that a wide long board securely attached and covered in shelf liner works best for my ducks. I also trained them ( witch definitely took some...