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Female Welsh Harlequin needs new home (Connecticut)
Millie is the last remaining duck of my three babies. One was lost to a raccoon, the other to a dog. I just don't have the heart for this loss. Prey animals are so hard to keep safe. I have (or I thought I had) the perfect yard for ducks. It's fenced, it has a creek that leads to a pond...- RitaK
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- Forum: Animals In Need of Free Re-Homing
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I'm down to one duck. What should I do?
I started with three WH babies…one male and two female. Frank, Millie and Gertie. We lost Gertie to a raccoon a few months ago. Tonight we found Frank dead on the side of the pond. Killed in the middle of the day. No blood, no puncture wounds. Poor Mille has witnessed both deaths. I don't... -
What killed my duck?
I let my two ducks (Frank and Millie) out of their house this morning and they wondered to the pond as usual. They usually wonder up to the house a few times a day or on to the deck for peas. I didn't see them all day, so I figured they were on the other side of the pond. When I went to call...- RitaK
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- Forum: Predators and Pests
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They're mating! When will babies come?
Hi All, I have three WH's (one male and two females). I witnessed "the act" today between Frank and Millie. He left Gertie alone so far… They are only 6 months old. Should I expect babies soon? TIA! -
Bringing ducks inside question
Hi all, It's going to get very cold tonight so I'm going to bring them inside to their bathroom where their brooder was. It's a laundry/mud room bathroom that no one uses, so I won't heat it. I may even crack the window to keep it around 40-50 degrees. I don't want them to go from freezing... -
First cold night outside...how do I know they're okay?
I just moved my ducks outside at night (9 weeks old). Last night was their first night in their house. It has lots of hay, is in a corner out of wind etc... Last night was a low in the 50's. Tonight is their second night outside and it's a low of 36 tonight. How will I know if they're warm... -
My ducks don't like being outside!
My ducks are almost 7 weeks old (WH) and don't seem to like being outside without me. They just lay by the door and quack to come in. If I'm out there, they will forage and swim etc.. They are living in my mud room bathroom and seem to like it there better. I was planning on kicking them out... -
How old before they feather out?
My ducklings are over 4 weeks old and boy are they getting messy! They are getting feathers but not fully feathered out yet. When can they live outside in their house? I live in CT and it's getting cold at night. Thanks!! -
How long can ducklings be away from heat lamp?
They are a week old and I've got their brooder set up with heat in one corner at 90 degrees. This week I'll go down to 85. During the day, I let them swim and forage outside (supervised of course). How long can they be away from the heat? -
What kind of kiddie pool is best?
Hi All! Do you like an inflatable or plastic snap together kiddie pool for your ducks to swim in? Thanks! Rita -
Dumb question!
I'm on day 2 of new WH ducklings. When and how do I take the sex color tape off their legs? Any chance it will just fall off as they grow? -
First day with new ducklings
Do I let them free feed? Or should I take their food away at night? TIA! -
My Ducklings Came Today!
I got a call from the post office this morning. I picked them up, brought them home and so far so good! I have their food and water on top if a tray of grit. I am impressed with my home made waterer. It's a baby food container that opens only on one side filled with aquarium stones. I realize... -
I need brooder help!
Hi all! I'm a first time soon-to-be duckling mama. I've been learning tons from your posts and need some input. My ducklings should be here in a couple of weeks! The waterer I bought is too big. (See picture of it on the toilet). Instead of buying another one, i thought i'd try to make one. I... -
I need brooder ideas!
I've decided (thanks to all your expert advice!) to get welsh harlequins. 1drake and 2 ducks. They arrive at the end of the month. I bought the biggest Rubbermaid I could find. But now I need to figure out how to make a raised floor. My plan is to use puppy pads thanks to a post on here... -
What breed should I get?
I'm looking to get 4 baby ducks this year. I was thinking 2 male and 2 female. I need them to be hardy enough to handle CT winter, friendly, too heavy to fly, and it would be nice if they were cute with funny personalities. Asking too much? I'm probably not going to eat duck eggs, so that is way... -
I'm considering getting baby ducks and need advice!
Hi all! I am new to your forum and am I glad I found you! I want to get baby ducks and need your expert advice. I live in Connecticut and have a large fenced backyard. My yard has a heated pool as well as a creek. The creek leads to a pond that is outside of our back yard. It's across a...