I have 2 khaki's and 2 black swedish. All were laying fine. Now the black swedish are apparently on holiday. Had a third khaki die several weeks ago -just keiled over. Can't remember if timing related. But no one is sick, they are active and eating and loving life. Just not laying. Nothing else...
First winter with Ducks. They have a baby pool as their "pond". They are not free range. Do they need their 'pond' all winter? I can keep it unfrozen with a heating element like I do my chicken water if I have to . . .
I have been reading BYC for a while but am now joining. I have had a couple of chickens for laying for the last few years. Currently have 6 chickens and 6 ducks. New to ducks this summer. Mostly interested in eggs, not breeding. Couldn't bring myself to use for meat (not a vegan just couldn't do...
I am new to ducks and my black swedish ducks are just "coming of age". Today I noticed a tail feather so at least one is a drake. They share space with some khaki campbell girls, one of which is already laying. I want eggs, not ducklings. Do I have to remove him asap? It is mid september in...