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Duck Eyelid Problem
One of my WH females appears to have a problem with her third eyelid. I noticed because she has been shaking her head frequently. At first, it look like I was just seeing her eyesocket, but as I have observed for a few days, sometimes the problem appears less severe and I can see her eye... -
Getting Rid of Roaches without Pesticides
So, there are massive roaches in my backyard. I think the duck feed is attracting them, as well as my former neighbors. The ducks eat them, but I can't stand the thought of those things living in my shed. Luckily they haven't taken over my house, though I fear that may occur with winter's... -
Feeding Boiled Eggs
So, I have read a few times that people will feed hardboiled eggs to their chickens. I was thinking about doing this for my Welsh Harlequins. If any of you do this, do you leave the shell mixed in (broken up finely), or do you peel first? -
Duck eggs air cell way too small! Help please
The air cell looks like somewhere around day 10 on the guide from this site, but it's day 21. Humidity has been around 50% throughout incubation. How much can I safely lower the humidity to compensate before lock down? Is 35% safe... -
First time hatching duck eggs question
So, it's day 14 and all the eggs look healthy except one. When I candled, I noticed one egg had a cracked shell, and while the other eggs are red, this one is much darker (almost black) and I can't really see if anything is alive. There seems to be a small air pocket developing. It has...- Doulos
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How much temperature variability is okay?
So, in a few weeks I'm going to be hatching some Welsh Harlequin duck eggs, and I chose the DIY incubator option, forced air. I've only tinkered with it a little bit, and I have been getting temperatures in the 96.3-103.3 degree range. The time at the extremes is never more than a few seconds...- Doulos
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Duck Booties & Bumblefoot
Okay, so I have my first case of bumble foot (looks to be very mild, one small spot). Treating it by soaking the feet 10 minutes each day in epsom salt, then spraying with MicrocynAH Poultry Spray for wounds, and then putting some triple antibiotic ointment on it. I tried wrapping it in gauze... -
Vacation and Ducks
So, I will be travelling some in May, and I will be gone up to a week at a time. I want to avoid having to ask my neighbors to come check on my ducks more than maybe once a week. Does anyone use any sort of automatic poultry waterer that's reliable? I've also thought about using 1-2 of these 7... -
Pea Gravel in Duck Run
I am trying to decide whether or not I should completely cover my duck run in pea gravel (smooth) or if I should leave a patch of dirt. The run is about 120 Sq feet, and there will be 8 ducks, with a small pool. They will be able to free range in my yard a few hours a day, when I'm at home. Have... -
Duck lying down a lot, choosing the right form of niacin...
I have a duck (4 weeks old) that has been lying down a lot more than the others. When the others are eating, it will sometimes sit away from the others, or it will eat lying down. The others do not (I can't be sure if it's the same duck each time, however). A little over a week ago, one of them... -
Please help. Sick duckling.
Hi, I just got 6 welsh harlequins 2 days ago. About an hour ago, I noticed one duck started chirping very loudly. His neck is arched, and he occasionally is falling on his back and can't turn himself over again. All the stores near me are closed, so I can't go get any antibiotics or anything...