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    Bubble looking injury on duck foot. Thoughts?

    Hi, I have an Indian Runner duck that has been limping and has what looks like a bubble on one of her toes. It has grown bigger in the last week. Originally it just looked like a small scab. That whole toe seems to be a little swollen. Picture attached. Any thoughts on what it might be...
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    injured duck help!

    Hi, I haven't yet seen the wound, but one of my ducks was attacked and is bleeding from her underside. We are applying pressure and have been told to use gauze. Any other suggestions for stopping the bleeding and then getting her to recuperate after the bleeding stops (hopefully!)?
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    injured duck help!

    Hi, I haven't yet seen the wound, but one of my ducks was attacked and is bleeding from her underside. We are applying pressure and have been told to use gauze. Any other suggestions for stopping the bleeding and then getting her to recuperate after the bleeding stops (hopefully!)?
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    hawk attack - one duck with some mild injuries

    So, one of my ducks was attached by hawk. I wasn't there for the attack, but she has a wound on the side of her head and there is blood under her wings. I am horribly squeamish, but I have her inside in a warm bath. What else can I do? I have seen some comments on here about antibiotics...
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    When does the a-laying stop?

    My ducks were born on May 14th and I'm wondering whether they will lay before winter comes. When do ducks usually stop laying before spring?
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    ate a toad and limping

    So, apparently my mother saw my three indian runners fighting over a toad yesterday ... the culmination of said fight being that one of my ducks swallowed the toad. Is that just a weird story or should I be worried? I don't think toads are on the approved list of delicacies for ducks ... On...
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    Creating a more substantial pond from an area where water pools

    I have an interesting area on my property where water comes down through some rocks and into an area where it pools and then it continues on down the hill in a small stream. I have heard tell of the illegality of damming such a stream to create a pond (at least where I live in Massachusetts)...
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    Jumping Ducks! Need to finish the duck house (pic included)

    We have (now only) 3 runner ducks that are 5 weeks old. I have them in a baby pool on top of a card table with their food, water and a heat lamp. I extended the height of the sides of the baby pool with hardware cloth around the sides. Yesterday we had put 2 of the ducks in their pool and...
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    How do I introduce my dog to the electronet?

    I am preparing to move my 5 week old ducks outside to their house and electronet. My dog just killed one of my ducks when he accidentally got out of the house, so I am trying to figure out the best way to introduce my dog to the electronet. However, I don't want the ducks to be in danger when...
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    How do I introduce my dog to the electric fence?

    I am preparing to move my 5 week old ducks outside to their house and electronet. My dog just killed one of my ducks when he accidentally got out of the house, so I am trying to figure out the best way to introduce my dog to the electronet. However, I don't want the ducks to be in danger when...
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    duck, duck, duck, duck ... dog (bichon frise)

    How do I tame the hunting instinct in my non-hunting dog? My male bichon frise never had an inclination toward hunting before the ducklings arrived at our house. Will it be better when the ducklings are full grown? I have electronet to surround the duck area, but I would like them to free...
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    duck, duck, duck, duck ... dog (bichon frise)

    How do I tame the hunting instinct in my non-hunting dog? My male bichon frise never had an inclination toward hunting before the ducklings arrived at our house. Will it be better when the ducklings are full grown?
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    Flooring for a duck house

    I have four runner ducklings and I am in the midst of building them a house. It is 7.5' long and 3.5' wide and high. I've been going back and forth about the best way to create a floor for them. Does anybody have suggestions with regard to wire vs. plastic vs. wood vs. other floorings? My...
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    Duck and Electronet; ducklings and electronet

    I have 2 week old ducklings and I need to start preparing for their outdoor accommodations. I am in the process of building a duck house and I debated between a permanent wire fence and an electric net fence. I live on the edge of the wilderness and am very worried about predators of all...
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    Manna Pro Non-Medicated Chick Starter * says its good for ducks, chicks and goslings but does NOT li

    So, I picked up Manna Pro's Non-Medicated Chick Starter because it was a) non-medicated which I read is best for ducks, and b) says its good for ducks. Then I was reading further about vitamin deficiency problems in ducks and it mentioned that they need a specific amount of niacin, which is...
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