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Need a new home for 2 ducks, Central IL
It really breaks my heart, but I need to find new living arrangements for a 2 yr-old Pekin Female and a 1 yr-old Fawn and White Runner. We just had new neighbors move in and they have 2 Labs that really want to get to them. They usually free-ranged, and seeing them locked up all the time just... -
Bully, bully...
Help please! I have two 2.5 year old Pekin females that are bullying my 9 month old Runner. I brought her inside last night because she was bleeding on her face in several places (not the back of her neck). I filled the tub and let her have a nice bath and disinfected the minor wounds. She... -
Pump?
I have been reading threads about ponds, filters and pumps for the last 8 months and I am ready to pull the trigger on this project. I have read mentions of sump, submersible, external, Laguna Max Flo, Sunterra... Blogs, websites...Everyone has an opinion. My head is swimming! The thing is that... -
Does this foot require any other treatment?
Hope this link works. I can't upload the file. https://goo.gl/photos/n5XwdNXrtPUpfjB97 -
Feeding ducks of various ages
I have two laying 1-year-old Pekins and two 9-wk-old runners and one maybe 7-wk-old mallard. Now that I have stopped separating them, the issue of food comes up...how do I keep the little ones from eating the layer food and the older ducks from eating the flock raiser? Do i need to worry about... -
Leg/foot injury? Please help
Sorry about one-handed video quality. this is my 6.5 wk old runner. She was fine last night, but limping this morning. I can't see the problem...perhaps someone can help me pinpoint it? Maybe a little swollen? Or tell me what else I need to check? She was separated from the big ducks last... -
Duck ID
I ordered two Welsh Harlequin ducklings from Metzer Farms. This is what I thought I have been raising for 6 weeks now. Someone just told me that they are definitely not Welsh Harlequins. I paid $60 including shipping! These are Fawn and white runners, right? -
2 wk-old mallard orphan
Our local pet store just called me and told me there was a couple looking for a home for a (probably a mallard) duckling they have been raising that was (they think) orphaned. They have been taking care of the duckling for 2 weeks already, but they are realizing the amount of work and space... -
New ducklings and brewer's yeast
how much brewers yeast should I add per cup of food? My ducklings are 5-days-old. Was hoping for something more accurate than "a sprinkle." I see where everyone says that even though they don't know if the food dish holds 1 cup or 5. -
Meet my new WHs! couple questions
Just picked these two up at post office, fresh from Metzer. may have not bought the best food. It says complete for ducklings and 18% protein. Now I'm thinking they should have something with 20%. Also, how much brewers yeast should I add per cup of food? I have the kind with garlic; is that... -
Foot pics...should I treat?
Opal's right Opal's left Pearl's Right Pearl's Left We have been having a really tough winter with frigid temps and freezing rain. For the last month, they have been in their new yard which is covered in wash sand. They spend the nights in their house which is deep litter of straw and pine... -
pls help me prepare ducks for the coming frigid weather (VIDEO)
Sorry it's over two minutes, but I will REALLY appreciate you taking the time to watch it and comment with suggestions and ideas. This is all new to us. I just want to keep them safe! I had no idea how much my son and I would fall in love with these two. I think we did a pretty good job planning... -
Peanuts and freezing weather diet changes?
I've read that peanuts are a good choice to add to feed when the weather gets cold. I have one that half-heartedly eats a few first thing in the morning before i get out the crumble, and the other wont. Any tricks to get them both to eat them and also, are there any other diet changes you make... -
DLM for Ducks
Want to get this started and am a newbie. Have been reading a ton of opinions on this; honestly I'm still confused. Most info/advice is written by people with chickens. I'm surprised there's not a link to this info in the pinned topics? I have chopped straw in there now, about 5 inches or so... -
duck surfing championships
If there was a duck surfing championship, my Pekin girls would surely win. (yes, I'm positive they're both girls) They have done so much surfing, that the feathers on their necks, especially Pearl's, never seem to dry. Even in the morning when I let them out, their neck feathers don't seem to be... -
types of sand
I am ordering 4 yards of sand for our new duck yard and my options are Buckshot, Wash FA1, or Filter sand. Any advice? Want it to be safe and gentle for duck feet! Also, our plan is to run perforated drainage tile around the edges of the 15x20 enclosure. My husband is digging down and sloping... -
building new run soon, please help!
I really need help. The 2 ducks' house is in place and we have done site work; now, to build their large run. I had my mind set on sand, but now I'm worried it might be a mistake. Obviously, I want to get it right the first time. So, we are building the run about 20'x15'. In it, we are going to... -
What's wrong with Pearl?
2 6-month old Pekins. For several days the one on right's head and neck has looked messy like she is not preening/oiling feathers. The rest of her looks fine. Vent is clear, she's active and eating. Any ideas? Also, she has not laid for a cpl of days. -
Am I her mate?
I went to pick up my 4.5 or 5-month old Pekin duck this morning, like I always do, and she hunched down, spread her wings very slightly and lifted her tail feathers straight up. I think this means she's picked me as her mate? LOL! What else could it mean? -
duck trembling behavior
I have 2 healthy 14-wk-old Pekin females. When I approach the dominant one to give her treats, pet or pick her up, she trembles...mostly just her neck and head. It looks like fear/nervousness/chill, but I really don't believe it is. She does it especially when I sit outside and she nibbles on my...