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Girl duck lethargic and sleepy
We have 4 Abacot rangers, just over 4 weeks old. There is at least 1 girl (based on her quacking). For the last 36 hours she has been much more lethargic. Hasn't preened herself once. Still eating and drinking but more lacklustre. Looking increasingly small compared to the other 3. My husband... -
Duckling wing feathers bleeding - injured?
We have 4 Abacot ranger ducklings. 4 weeks old. Just noticed the biggest one has blood on one of its wings and seems to be holding that wing slightly differently to the other side. Otherwise he's walking around, flapping his wings, still eating and swimming etc. Have t noticed any...- LucyDuck
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Nonstop chirping
Hi, We're hatching ducklings for first time. First 2 hatched yesterday and put them in their pen last night. They've got water and food (but not very interested in either) and an overhead heat plate. They chirp nearly all the time. Literally nonstop. Even when we're not nearby/doing... -
Duckling hatching - in lockdown
Hi I'd really appreciate some advice - first time hatching ducklings and want to get it as right as I can! Do you all lower temp by a degree at lockdown? Have been running at 38 and so wondering if should reduce to 37 now? Also had humidity at 55 pre-lockdown but seems a lot of variation for...- LucyDuck
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- Forum: Incubating & Hatching Eggs