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Incubator Questions - It's My First Time
I have 4 Saxony females laying eggs daily and would like to incubate about 12 of there eggs. I have never done this before and would like some advise on which kind of incubator to get. Still Air or Circulated Air? How often do the eggs need turned? I would like to turn them myself instead of... -
Duck with Mites
How do you treat a duck with possible mites right above it's bill? What is the safest and most effective method for not only treating the duck, but for treating the coop and run as well? -
Any Saxony Duck Owners Out There? I Have Questions.
This is my first time owning Saxony ducks. Right now they are only one week old, but it is kind of hard to find good detailed information on the breed. Well, other than the general info anyway. - How old are they when they start to get their feathers? - Can you immediately tell from their... -
Wrong Brewer's Yeast?
Today I bought Brewer's Yeast for my 3 day old ducklings, but found it odd that niacin/Vitamin B3 isn't mentioned anywhere on the Nutrition Facts. Did I buy the wrong kind? I haven't opened it yet just in case I need to return it. I guess it never even crossed my mind that there could be other... -
Two Pekin Drakes Abusing Third One
I bought three pekin ducklings last march (2014) and they all turned out to be drakes. Lucky Me! The three of them got along great until this past fall when two of them started to try and mate with the third. They rip out his neck feathers until it bleeds. This winter I brought the poor guy into... -
Too Many Males? Male Pekin with No Feathers and Scab on Neck.
I have 3 male pekin ducks that are 9 months old. When I purchased the ducks I had no idea that they would all turn out to be male. I had read about too many males being a problem, but mine seemed to get along just fine….UNTIL I noticed about a month ago that 2 of them started picking on the... -
Looking for a clever saying for duck sign
I am seeking the help of all creative duck owners out there. I am designing/creating a sign for my pekin ducks new house "Lucky Duck Lodge" and I need a clever saying to go on it. So far I have come up with... "A little 'Pekin' never did any harm" "Catch ya 'Pekin'…Duck and cover" Maybe it's... -
Duck House Paint…Does Color Matter?
I am currently building a duck house out of untreated wood pallets and need to paint the exterior to protect the wood. I was wondering if there are certain colors that help deter predators or if it even matters. I was going to paint it with bright colors, but wasn't sure if that would just act... -
Brewers Yeast or Niacin for duckling
One of my 3 (3 week old) pekin ducklings seems to be laying more then standing. It can get around if it wants to, but seems to maybe have weak legs. It will only stand for a very short time. I am new to raising ducks and need advice on what to do. Should I use brewers yeast or niacin? Which is... -
Duckling with REALLY smelly runny poo. How do I tell if something is wrong?
I have 3 pekin ducklings (3 weeks old) and about 4 days ago one of them ate a piece of Yesterdays News litter (newspaper pellets). I use this litter for my pet rats. I didn't realize that the piece of litter was on the floor until my duckling was gulping it down! Since then the duckling has... -
Pekin Size & House/Pen Size Questions
I have 3 Pekin ducklings and I am wondering how large (length/height) do they usually get as adults? What should the minimum house size and pen area be? I don't have a ton of space to work with, but I want to make sure that they have enough. Also, does anyone have any suggestions on how to... -
First Time Duck Mommy
Hi…I am new to the duck world. I just bought 3 pekin ducklings and I have a housing question. How large do the ducks actually get? I am starting to build a house for them and I'm not sure how large to make the door/opening. I want them to be able to go in and out with ease when they are full... -
First Time Duck Mommy
Hi…I am new to the duck world. I just bought 3 pekin ducklings and I have a housing question. How large do the ducks actually get? I am starting to build a house for them and I'm not sure how large to make the door/opening. I want them to be able to go in and out with ease when they are full...- ShellyH22
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