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Sudden 3 day old chick death - crop issues?
Hello, I am just trying to understand what happened to my new chick and if it will happen to the other 27. No, my light bulb is not Teflon. No, I do not use any type of sprays, scents, candles, etc. Yes, they have access to clean water. Yes, they have access to clean chick starter. They are in...- askem
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- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Coturnix vs Button Quail - We were scammed and now need to know the difference
Hi all! So about 3 weeks ago, we bought four baby "button" quail. Well, turns out they are Coturnix Quails - not buttons! A huge bummer for us, but we still love our quail and want to take care of them to the best of our abilities. (yes, we were scammed 😭 I've never seen quail in person and... -
Ventilation for Florida Heat
Hi everyone! I'm trying to learn as much as I can about chickens because... I'm getting two or three sometime this year or next! I know it's pretty far away, but I have a lot to learn before I get them ;) Anyway, we live in Florida (specifically Pinellas Park) where it is H O T almost all the...- askem
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- Forum: Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance
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Rehoming Pekins in Tampa, FL area
Unfortunately my landlord has decided my ESA letter only allows me to have one duck. Since I know that would be an impossible situation, I need to rehome Meatball and Quackers. Meatball is a boy and Quakers is a girl. You can view my post history to see them growing up. Meatball loves his... -
Food, suggestions, and ages
Hey everyone! So I am worried about the growth of my babies, and am looking into getting a lower protein feed based on some advice I've read. My buddies are pet only birds, so I think they might be growing too fast on the 20% protein feed. Right now they're on Purina Flock Raiser Crumbles which... -
Is pedialyte safe for ducks?
I was told to try and give my ducklings some electrolytes since one keeps getting stuck on his back. Wondering if pedialyte is safe? -
HELP! Why is he doing this?
Is he hot? Cold? He's chattering his beak but his whole body is shaking... help! -
Duck Diaper Templates
Does anyone know of any decent duck diaper templates? I don't want to invest in diapers until my babies are fully grown, but I wouldn't mind having diapers for them now so that I can let them roam the house some. I saw a template about cutting socks, but I worry that would clog their butts up... -
Countdown to Ducklings! [a Journal]
Hello everyone! TODAY IS THE DAY! I get to go pick up my two baby ducklings this afternoon, and begin my journey in all of this! I'm so excited, I've been thinking about my babies non-stop for days now. :wee Here is the tub that they will be in to start: I did move the light down lower... -
How to keep my ducklings healthy
Hello everyone! I've been wondering what type of preventative medications I need to get for my ducklings, such as wormer, flea prevention, etc? My ducklings will be inside only pets, and used for emotional support for my PTSD/Anxiety Disorder, so we will be getting diapers for them as well... -
What is niacin and where do I get it?
Hello! I'm reading as much as I can as in a few days I will be the proud owner of two baby Pekin ducks! I actually adopted these little ducklings but they are still at the store receiving health treatment until I can pick them up, so I'm not sure what day I will get them. They were being... -
I joined for the duck section
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Hello Everyone! I actually joined this forum because it is supposed to be the best forum for Duck resources. I purchased two ducklings recently and I'm looking to learn as much as I can about them. I already did a little research...- askem
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