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  1. DaYooper_Duck

    Pigeon neck piercing-WHY??

    I was innocently scrolling through Instagram when I saw this Why would anyone to this to a poor pigeon? There is no point, and that heavy jewelery looks painful!:hit
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    Time travel theories; what do you think?

    What are all of your theories on time travel? Is it possible? Is it safe? Is it already happening under our very noses? Looking foreward to your opinions on the matter! Here is my theory: Even if time travel were possible, we could never do anything with it. I.E. If you wanted to go back in...
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    Stuart, the egg that went to school

    This morning I woke up with less than 15 minutes to eat breakfast, get dressed, take care of various animal related chores, and scamper off down the driveway in 2 inches of ice and slush to catch the bus. So naturally I was in a bit of a rush to get out the door. Because of this, I forgot to put...
  4. DaYooper_Duck

    1st egg! So proud!

    My pretty little rouen girl layed her first egg today at 21 weeks old! She has been making little nests in the coop and laying in them for the past few days, then today she popped out her first perfect pearly white egg! I am beyond happy, and my girl isn't even walking funny, lol
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    Duckling foot problem :(

    My duckling started to show the foot 'cracks' a couple of days ago, as well as possible inflammation and scabbing on both feet. The duck is still active, eating, no limp. What could have caused this? How should I treat it?
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    Weird duck ritual?

    This morning while I was refilling my ducks' mini kiddie pool, one names Monroe hopped in, which is not uncommon. But then she completely flattened herself out-neck, body, wings and all. I thought she was just trying to get as much of her body in the few inches of water as possible, but then one...
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    Early first moult??

    My ducks are 9 weeks old and started dropping more feathers than usual a few days ago. Today they dropped them even faster! I checked for mites last night: nothing. Google said ducks first molt at 15 weeks? Anyone have experience with this? Are they just developing really fast, or is there...
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    How much profit is there in fancy pigeon breeding?

    I am going into my freshman year in the fall, and was looking to make some decent money to use in future. I have always loved doves and pigeons for their soft noises, grace, and friendliness. I have a medium size coop with 3 ducks, and alot of up-and-down space that I want to put to good use. So...
  9. DaYooper_Duck

    Anyone else not like The White House on The Hill?

    *Warning, may be controversial* I was subscribed to the YouTube channel The White House on The Hill for the past 4 or 5 months or so, but in the past 2ish months, some of their treatment of their animals has made me uncomfortable. Sure, they have a cool mobile main chicken coop, rare, pretty...
  10. DaYooper_Duck

    Duck beak rotting away! Help!

    My beloved 8 week old rouen duckling has an issue with her bill. There is a squishy discolored spot on it that shows through inside her mouth. What is this? What caused it? Is there a cure? More info: she is in a coop at night, 24/7 access to 3+inch deep water, feeding all flock pellets with...
  11. DaYooper_Duck

    White throat band on rouen female?

    I have a supposedly purebred 7 week old rouen duck with a white throat half band. It used to appeat slightly thicker, as shown in the last pic, but has since shrunk a miniscule amount. Is this normal for this breed? She quacks so I know she is not a drake. There is a chance she was half pekin or...
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    Ducklings with Gapeworm

    I have seen signs of gapeworm in my 6ish week old ducklings for about 2 weeks or so (occasional coughing, thin build). My dad went and picked up this livestock dewormer meant for cattle, horses, swine, and turkeys but I am unsure as to whether this would work for ducklings. One person said not...
  13. DaYooper_Duck

    Skinny, frail, lethargic duckling!!

    One of my cayuga ducklings is noticably leaner and less developed than it's siblings. It is slightly lethargic, and has been getting weaker, and more tired every day for the past week or so. It will randomly flop down while everyone else is actively eating, walking around, or swimming. It is...
  14. DaYooper_Duck

    Mosquitoes won't leave ducklings alone!

    I let my almost 3 week old ducklings out this afternoon before an incoming storm. The mosquitoes were acting up like they usually do prior to rain, and were biting, me and my dogs like crazy. The ducks, though, were completely engulfed in a swarm of the insects, biting their necks and backs...
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    Duck math??

    So I hatched 5 ducklings less than a week ago, and recently read about 'chicken math'. I was wondering if the same concepts tend to apply to ducks and other fowl, or only chickens. Does anyone have any experience with this? How many ducks, quail, guineas, or other fowl did you start out with...
  16. DaYooper_Duck

    How to administer niacin pills to ducklings/proper dosage? Help asap please!

    I bought niacin pills today for my day old ducklings, and I need help administering it. How should I give it to them? Crushed to pieces? Powdered? Dissolved? Also what dosage? Each pill is 500 mg. How much for 5 ducklings? Or should I feed it to them each separately? Advice is much appreciated...
  17. DaYooper_Duck

    Is it a runner or a rouen duckling?(pics included)

    I got duck eggs from someone who had rouen, runner, Pekin, and cayuga ducks. I tried to select runner and cayuga eggs to hatch, but now I am not sure of this babies' breed. It has rouen patterning and walks the same as my cayugas, but is a slightly lighter color than pictures of rouens and has...
  18. DaYooper_Duck

    How soon do ducklings need niacin supplementation?

    I had 2 ducklings hatch yesterday, and one this morning. I have them in a brooder with access to chick starter and water. One has begun eating, and I gave each duckling a piece of earthworm for protein and niacin. I plan on getting brewer's yeast today, but is it possible for them to develop...
  19. DaYooper_Duck

    Ducling pipped day 25, wrong end, small air cell

    Ok, so I have been incubating 6 duck eggs, cayuga and runner, and I saw the first pip today, on day 25. I know this was too early. Will the duck have absorbed the yolk properly? Will the baby be strong enough to hatch? The baby also pipped on the wrong end. Will he have difficulty hatching...
  20. DaYooper_Duck

    Stoat in my yard, how do I catch him?

    I was outside earlier today, and I saw a small stoat run right by me, within mere feet of my ankles. I am in the process of hatching ducklings rn, and I am worried the stoat will be a threat to the babies once they are outside. My two dogs tried a few times to catch him, but failed. How do I...
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