I've got a pair of Pilgrim goslings, who just turned 5 weeks old. The female is really pulling at the feathers of the male, which he understandably doesn't like. She's pulled several feathers off his flanks, but this morning I found blood on one of his wings where the flight feathers are still...
We stopped by the vet today since we've noticed our drake eating less of the bagged feed compared to what he used to. He'll stand by the dish and watch the girls gobble it down. This has started within the last week. He has no issues eating treats from our hands. The vet's assessment was...
I'm noticing frozen duck nuggets in my coop during this cold weather. Does this mean I'm letting the coop get too cold? I'm concerned about controlling frostbite conditions.
After about 4 years of research and waiting for the right timing, I finally received a bundle of joy in the mail this week! All Silver Appleyard ducklings from Metzer Farms. It's been a joy getting to bond with them this week!
I've been wanting to keep ducks for quite a while now. I've been doing research, reading books and browsing these forums for over 4 years!
Last summer, I bought a place that has a small stable and dog kennel that I thought would provide a good foundation for raising ducks. My plan is to get...