Today I found my Khaki Campbell drake sitting under a bush and he couldn't move his back legs.
The ducks free range but he was unable to return to the coop.
There is one small scratch on his shank (upper leg). There are no other signs of damage and when I tested his legs he didn't respond to me...
I have a sick Cayuga Drake who is only 7 months old. I went out to feed the ducks 10 altogether and he wouldn't eat or drink and couldn't walk. I brought him inside and gave him electrolytes, water, fresh corn, and feed. He didn't eat feed for 2 days and only ate some of the corn. He hasn't been...
I just got ten ducklings, five khaki campbell and five Cayuga ducks. If i have one drake to four ducks is that ratio okay or is it too many females?
Also i heard that they will start laying at about 16 weeks is that accurate, and how old will the drakes be before they are fertile?
I am making a coop for ducks and wanted to do something like this.
If i made a coop like this could i leave my ducks in it during the winter. I have large coop for my chickens but I am just worried that the ducks will get cold (From PA). If they get cold would a heat lamp be enough to keep them...
I want to buy duckings or maybe adult ducks but i would rather buy them from a market than a website if i can get a similar price the only market i have found near me is Greencastle Livestock Market and i was wondering what the prices were and if it was more like an auction or market. Thanks for...
I am deciding whether to get ducks or chickens. How do they compare based on general laying age and how long they lay eggs for? Do ducks need more food than chickens? How can can ducks (Khaki Campbells) fly vs chickens? How much can you sell ducklings and chickens for at a market? How much can...
I want to start raising ducks and have only raised chickens. I want ducks that lay eggs almost every day and have a good food to egg ratio. Looks don't matter, any advice?