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I have noticed that around their pen an in grass around pond an such, there were little white feathers laying around. This has been goin on for a bit now. I didn't think much about it, thinking maybe molting some feathers. Everyone seem as happy as can be. THEN, last night when I was putting...

Is it ok if I feed my ducks the game bird feed I feed my chickens?? It is very high in protein but doesn't contain calcium. They free range in th yard an in and around my pond all day. I usually put them in there enclosure about 6:30-7 each evening and that's when I give them feed an son...

[/S I have white rock hen that's about 3 months old that is acting a bit strange. She is walking and eating and drinking, but she is wobbly and shaky. Almost like she is intoxicated or has Parkinson's. Just strange. Any ideas????

My husband is insistant that our 4 Swedish ducks will b happier living at our pond. I do agree that them having free access to the pond would b great for them. They are going outside. They are 2.5 months and its time! We have a house structure for them to sleep in an get in to get out of...

After 3 weeks of being exposed to the older chicks,through a common fence, my 4 hen at just still terrorizing the! We took th separator fence down and th chicks are scared to leave th coop, and if they do, the hen see them out and run them back in. Or, the hen will go into th coop th...

My 3 week old ducklings are STINKY! Lol! Is it possible to bathe a duckling with soap? Like infant soap? Just curious??

I am having an issue integrating my 4 hens with my chicks. They are in desperate coops but their runs connect to where they see each other. The chicks have had a temp run the at shared two fence walls with th big girls. It ha been this way I've 2 weeks. Yesterday we took down one of the temp...

Lol, I love my ducklings, but it seems like everyday they get stickier! I clean their bedding once a day an they get bath time Inc a day in my big deep bath tub. Just didn't know if there was anything else I could do? They are 2.5 weeks old.

Well, we made through the night. I think she may, May be a little better. She has been walking around the den this morning, but there is something new. She has had about 5_6 down like feathers fall out and she seems to have some loose dander on her feathers. But she doesn't seem worse. She has...

I have a chick bout 5-6 weeks old that all of a sudden is having major problems breathing. What is causing this? Any suggestions? So worried! I have been giving her some antibiotics in water by medicine dropper. When she opens her beak to breath I can't see anything lodged an she has made a...

I have a chick bout 6 weeks or so who is having trouble breathing all of a sudden! Please advise! What could it be? What to do??

What can I do to assure my ducklings grow up sweet and lovey? I'm sure that sounds silly, but got these sweet fuzzy butts as pets, especially since we have a large pond right in front for them to enjoy when bigger. They are bout a week old an I try to give them lots of attention. They also...

I am wondering how people have their ducks setup outside? How old is a safe age to have them live in a coop? How big of a coop do 4 Swedish need? Does it need to b fenced in also? How will I know that they are old enough for supervised free walks outside? We have a pond and not sure ho old...

What are the heat requirements for ducklings? They are not a week old yet and I have a 250 watt heat bulb on one corner of broader now, if they need to get away from it. Just nee to know I that's too much, or when I should lower it, take out etc.

My ducklings live in their water dispenser! It's not big just a chick waterer. Is this ok? They drink it, walk around in it. If this is ok and normal then I'm good. Also, I assuming that runny poo is normal too? What about nibbling on each other's feet? I just got them today an have looked a...

I am intending on going to my TSC tomorrow and getting a couple of ducks. I have a big plastic tote I will use as a broader for them. I need some info on general care. What should I us as a feeder an for water? What food? I have medicated chick starter an I also have some flock raiser. Do...

[/S Can someone tell me how I can find different duck breeds???

I know this is a chicken website, and I live feed my chickens, but we are also considering a few ducklings. Can anyone give me some info on duckling care. If I do get some I want to take of them just a well a my chickens!!!! :D

[B[/B I have a barred rock chick that is 4 weeks that was supposed to be a hen but we are almost positive its a roo. Our other Barre rock hen is so sweet but she is dark and he is lighter. He messes with everyone. He is MEAN! He picks nearly, runs other off from the food, and chases them in...

I am a new mother to 4 new hens and 3 chicks, or as I've been told, pullets. I love it! Have been doting on them already! I would welcome advice from other "moms" who love their girls too! And dads!