On Friday, a raccoon got to my ducks. We lost one, and another is injured. It has a cut on its wing and neck. Neither of the cuts are too bad, and we have been cleaning them to prevent infection. But, the injured wing isn't tucking in completely. I was wondering if I should tape it into...
Hi! I just leg-banded my ducks, and was wonder who here leg bands theirs? What do you use to leg band yours? I tagged mine because I am going to show them, and was a bit curious!
So, I was aware that one of our neighbors had a peacock. We've seen him roaming around. Well, recently he has been visiting our ducks! It usually happens when they are waiting to be let out in the morning. We have even seen him show his tail to them! Neither seem bothered by this, but I am glad...
Hi! I was wondering what people's thoughts were on free ranging their ducks. We have a large pond, so I think it will provide enough safety, what do you think?
I just got ducklings this week!! I have a question about when to move them outside. I'm concerned of overcrowding them. I have 5 now, and will be getting another 5 next week. What age should I move them to the coop? (I won't be able to put a heat lamp in the coop, though)
Hi! I'm new to BYC. I'm hoping to get ducks this spring (as part of a 4-H project), but I am unsure on how I should make the brooder. Does anyone have ideas or pictures? Thanks!