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    What is this and is it threatening my ducklings life?

    Does anyone happen to know what this pink/ black thing on my duckling, I had to assist with hatching as the duckling was stuck behind the membrane for nearly 2/3 days, just want to know if the duckling will sort it itself, or if it needs something more, never come across this? I have been...
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    Is this Splayed Leg?

    I have a call duckling that hatched out last night, from a incubator, and noticed the ducklings legs are separated slightly, as they walk/run, it is still very young, and they are currently on straw, should I attempt fixing, or should I allow the duckling more practice walking band exploring...
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    Should I be Concerned?

    My 10 month old female call has been laying and sitting on eggs on and off since November 2020, she has had around 3 large clutches of eggs since November, I’m just concerned is she is doing it too much, or shall I leave her to it (Good practice for the real thing?) she will lay a egg a day and...
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    How can I get my Drake to stop attacking me?

    I own a male and female white calls, and over the past month, my drake has developed anger issues, pecking and attacking my legs and feet, which leave marks and hurt, and he has plucked all the feathers out of my females head, any suggestions to get them to stop attacking me and preferably my...
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    Flirting or fighting with me?

    I have 2 calls, 1 female and male, that I have raised from ducklings, so they are very friendly, they have always had a ‘liking for shoes and feet and will follow you round the garden to have a nibble at your laces. However my drake is now treading my female, and I think is also trying it with...
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    Over preening or something else?

    I have noticed over the past few days that the seem to be more feathers on the floor /enclosure than usual, why would this be? And is there something I can use to stop it happening before they get patchy and bald
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    New ducks - and Food problem...

    I have been given 8 week old call ducks. I have been told that they had chick crumbs from 3/4 weeks of age and they are now in layers pellets, which is too soon, I know I should introduce layers at 16 weeks , however the previous owners haven’t, should I continue them on the layers food, or...
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    New Home, Unhappy Ducks

    I have 4 hand-reared calls, I have finally finished the new home and enclosure, but now they are in the new pad, all they do is shout and run up and down the enclosure looking for us... should I take them out or leave them to it, I feel so mean for ignoring their shouts
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    Duck art 🎨

    My ducks have found my art work and decided to play and lay down it in. I know have pink/orange and green ducks.... I used arcylic paint, will it wash out or can I use something that would help
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    When will my ducks quack?

    I really can’t wait till they start and I hope it will help me identify the sex of them. They are nearly 4 weeks old, they have a very loud peeping sound when I walk out the room
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    Early sign of angel wing or just wing development?

    I have 24 day (3 and a half week) old call ducks, does any one know if they is a way to spot angel wing early ? They are currently on a mix of chick crumbs and duck growers
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    Ducklet’s Journey! 💛

    Here are some pictures of the Ducklets from 1 Day old to 3 weeks! They are such funny characters and love cuddles. Only wished there were more to buy! 1 day old 2 days old 3 days old 4 days old 4 days old 5 days old 7 days old 10 days 12 days old 14 days old 15 days old 18 days...
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    Grit question?

    I have 3 and a half week old ducklings, they are looking good and we are seeing signs of white feathers. Would they benefit from grit at this stage? I don’t particularly know what grit is supposed to do, they are very good at eating and I have begun mixing small amounts of duck grower into their...
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    Help my little brother

    My little brother owns a pair of butterscotch young call ducks, since he bought them, he has mentioned that the duck seems to fall over and lose its balance once he approaches them. The duck is completely fine when watched from a distance, but seems to forget to walk and stumbles around then...
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    Ducko or Dracko? 🦆

    Is there a reliable way to sex my ducks without vent sexing? They are now 3 weeks and I’m wondering if it’s possible to tell now... (I apologise for dirty faces😂 they can’t seem to drink without sticking their entire head into the bowl)
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    Silly question 😜

    Little bit of a weird question, but has anyone got any suggestions of duck enrichment/activities for them. We are currently in the process of making a pond but are wondering if they might benefit from other equipment to keep them happy and healthy
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    Rat problem 🐀

    Anyone know what the best solution to getting rid of rats, I had a humane rat set however she has avoided that for a week and a half so yesterday I went to drastic measures and bought snap traps. I am planning to move my young ducks outside by the end of next week and I don’t want all my hard...
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    Best incubator/Brooder?

    Emit my 9 year old Call duck has tried to sit this time on her eggs earlier this year, however, she left the nest. She has started laying again, should I leave her again with them and hope she stays or should I attempt to incubate? If so what’s the best incubator to get ?
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    HELP! What breed are these!

    Help me out guys! On the 26th May I bought 2 ‘white call ducklings’. They are now 20 days old, I’m freaking out cause someone has said they don’t look like calls cause their beaks and bodies are too long??? What’s your opinion?
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    How do my White Call Ducks look?

    My Call ducks are currently 20 days old and I’m wondering if anyone could tell him how they look for their age, and if they could be show-quality, I know the bill size and body proportions are important but other than that, I’m stuck????
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