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Our dogs ....and Our Ducks
I was wondering what type of relationships some of the members dogs and ducks have... I ask because I have read about pets being imprinted on to some dogs turning predatory. I have a six year old 70 lb Am Staff mix (mutt) who has had both kitten and cat housemates. She was very playful and... -
How much greens for a duck?
A few of us in my family are at odds about how much "wet" type supplements our 20 day old runner ducks can have per day. I do know that when they have these foods, their poop is a bit runnier, but I thought this was normal. So, three runner ducklings (20 days old)....they have been sharing... -
To Crest Or Not To Crest.....
That is the question. Tomorrow this little runner guy/gal will be three weeks old. A few days ago I saw what looked like a tad bit of raised fluff...but not a full-fledged crest. What do you think?? -
With a cheep-cheep here and a -cheep-cheep-QUACK! Huh?
First quack has come bright and early this morning from one of my three runners!!! I didn't see who it was, but I'll catch who the little stinker was sooner or later...lol. It was very faint, and in response to my opening the fridge to get them a goodie....but the spring quack'n has arrived... -
Duck Itch/Swimmer's Itch
I have heard that this is caused by mites. True, or is it a different parasite? I plan on gathering some duckweed from a local pond nearby and am wondering if anyone knows how long mites can survive in water without a host. Also, can eggs survive in water without a host. We are building the...- Amy S
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Cutting protein....
I am having a hard time finding some past threads/posts about ways to cut protein content consumed. Can anyone help me out? I was just reading the sticky on acceptable foods/supplements, wishing there was one for this topic! TY in advance. -
What's funny bump on end of 12 day old duckling's beak?
I can't get a pic at the moment, but one of my runner ducklings all of the sudden has a weird thick area near the end of his beak. It doesn't appear to be an injury, but more like a thickness in an oval shaped area near the tip. Searching the wonderful internet also, just wanted to throw it... -
What type of wire for enclosure?
A few questions. The family and I have been going back and forth on what type of wire to use on our duck coop and pen enclosure. Most of us want chicken wire because of cost, but I really think we need something like hardware cloth. The coop and pen are lifted off the ground (two feet) and a... -
Indian Runner Height
Does anyone know how tall Runners get? I am reading some very conflicting numbers online, anywhere from 14 inches-30 inches. I am thinking that the smaller number note regular stance, while the largest is noting the height when they stand up straight. We're trying to build our duck pen and don't... -
Newbie With 5 Day Old Indian Runners
Here to introduce myself, and my three runners - Ming Ming, McNugget, and Petri. (see avatar) Hi to all! I am new to ducks, but not new to birds altogether. I have knowledge in the usual exotic household avian species (cockatiel, canary, finch, dove, backyard birding, ect.)... but this is a...