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    Ducks and Geese?

    Hello everyone! So I am relatively new to backyard flocks. I got my first Pekin female ducklings in June of last year. Recently one of my girls passed away so I'm looking for a replacement. I've been tossing around the idea of either adding two ducklings or possibly a goose. My local feed store...
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    Dead Duck - Egg Bound as a Cause?

    So I lost one of my three girls today :( Hoping someone might be able to give me some thoughts and opinions on a possible cause. I'm thinking egg bound? -as of 5pm yesterday evening, all three were alive and well. Didn't notice anything unusual. -feed and water didn't look tampered with and...
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    Can I leave my ducks out all day?

    So in about three weeks, I will be completely fencing in my 1/2 acre yard with 6ft board on board privacy fence. I have three Pekin females that are cooped up all day because I work 10hrs a day 4 days a week. The only time I let them roam out of their pen in yard is when I am home or doing yard...
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    This might sound like a dumb question BUT...

    Can I have a bat house in my yard if I have ducks? Lol. I know it sounds dumb but Google has been zero help. I live in central Florida and at night, the mosquitos are horrible. Especially this time of year because it literally rains every single day. My girls have a completely enclosed area...
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    My new Pekin Ducklings are HERE!

    This has been a long two months waiting. But my new babies are in! First time duck owner so we'll see how this goes. Introducing my new pekin babies: Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather: And the sign for their coop I made:
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    Pool in Duck Run - Yes or No?

    Hey everyone! So my new ducklings will be here in two weeks and I'm starting to get everything finalized. The coop and run will be completed today. The brooder is about 75% set up. Almost everything is done. I just have one final piece to figure out. Does anyone keep a kiddie pool IN their run...
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    Introducing New Chicks - Broody Hen?

    Asking for my friend... My friend has three Rhode Island Reds. All are about 2 years old. She has recently (very unsuccessfully) been trying to introduce new chicks into her flock. The three girls have pecked at least two baby chicks to death :( they're bullies lol. Today, she noticed that...
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    Duck Feeder?

    Hi everyone! So I have been all over the Internet and BYC looking at different threads about duck feeders. There are a couple on here but all are more than a couple years old. I'm about to start my duck coop for three pekin females and still trying to figure out the feeder situation. I've...
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    Plants for Duck Pen?

    Was just curious if anyone has any duck-safe plants that they keep in their pen? or is there a list anywhere of plants that are safe for a duck enclosure? I'm planning on getting some female pekin ducks here within the next two months. The pen I am building will be about 8' x 8', have their...
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    PLEASE HELP - New Potential Duck Owner!

    Hey there everyone! Apologies for the long post ahead of time, lol. My name is Zachary and I recently got the brilliant idea that I want to raise my own backyard fowl. I thought chickens were the route to go since they are so readily available, but have recently been doing a ton of research on...
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