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Almost 60 degrees..babies finally got outside (pics)
Ya' gotta understand.. We had snow for Easter. I'm certainly not complaining.. I'm just saying, that while other folks brag about "My ducks are outside at 2 weeks old.." In my area (we have our own weather here in Andover NH) we have to take things just a little bit slower sometimes. My babies... -
Promised pics..keeping ducklings clean with 'turf
I promised pics of the indoor/outdoor astro-turf I use for my ducklings. It's made keeping them clean and dryer (hence warmer), much easier. The 55gal tank they're in has an unnoticeable pitch to it. I put 2 coasters under the edge where their heat lamps are. This way any bit of water will be... -
A week ago today.. 4 Ducklings stole my heart..
This week they're in a 55 gal. fish tank with the same ceramic Zoo-Med heaters placed over a screen on one end. I take out the "astro turf", hose it down and let it dry over the shower rod in the bathroom. I pre-cut a couple of "sheets" of it, to fit so while one's drying there's another to put... -
Protein % for Runner Ducklings..and other info..?
I read on a UK site dedicated specifically to Runners that they shouldn't get the typical 20% starter / grower, but more like 15%. Just as other ducks will develop angel wing from too much protein, Runners can develop rough feathers. It also says to give them wheat..., that they shouldn't be... -
Just sayin' hello..
New to the forum, meaning I haven't posted prior. I'm not new to researching VIA the web & not new to birds or animals in general. Have read a ton of posts here in the past month...in the waterfowl section, as I just brought home 4 ducklings (2 runners and 2 pekins) and wanted to educate myself...- Spike
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