I keep hearing about how friendly Pekins are. Hmmm. Ive added a Pekin (now 1 week old) to my 3 mallard babes. He loves them and they he. But...... he is a bit aggressive when we handle him. He calls for the others, tries to get away and when that doesnt work he latches on to a piece of skin and...
I have three mallards (4 weeks old..about ) and a1 wk old pekin. Ive noticed that the smallest mallard has been sneezing occasionally and has loose stool and diarrhea. I cant blame it on the new guy because this started a day or two before the pekin came. There doesnt seem to be any other...
OK.. so Im a newbie and have no idea what to expect ! My mallards are about 4 weeks old and I have noticed new tail feathers but Ive also noticed that they have become sparce, almost as if someone was pulling them out although I spend a LOT of time with them and it doesnt seem that anyone is...
I am a new proud owner of three 3 week old mallards. I was told I could let them fly away for the winter and they would return in the fall. I am wondering if this is ok...will they be able to fend for themselves ?