Greetings fellow backyard duckers,
I’m sad to say that my 3 year old Pekin, Poppy, died on Thursday- cause unknown but none of the other 4 ducks got sick so ??? Still.
Poppy and Roscoe were a mated pair - both Pekins. The other 3 are Welsh Harlequin hens and although Roscoe takes out his...
I haven’t posted in a long time! Here’s a picture of my grown up “Welshies.” Last pos I was wondering what if Rue (middle one in the pic) made get be a drake. I ordered sexed hens from Metzer’s. Well she is definitely a hen, albeit with odd coloring. I guess that’s what we get when “breed” are...
Greetings all.
I have 3 new additions to the flock, if they ever get accepted in….
I purchased 3 Welsh Harlequin hens from a hatchery. They are 8 weeks old today and looking gorgeous but one distinctly different looking.
My question is, do Welshie hens ever have yellow bills and feet?
Thanks!
Hi ya’ll. Go easy on me - I might just be making a mountain…you know.
I just have 2 pet ducks left after predators got three of their buddies. I have a hen and a drake. they get a fair amount of my attention so little things stand out and I’ve noticed the hen, Poppy, doesn’t seem herself. 3...
I’m so upset.😢 A fox got one of my ducks. We live on the Potomac and he ALMOST made it into the river. There’s a den of a mated pair and 3 Kits in the neighbor’s yard. I have been diligent when my ducks are out and about but clearly not diligent enough. I take these creatures lives into my hands...
I have been a "lurker" on these boards for weeks, and was compelled to join to thank you all for the help in nursing my lame duck back to health that you didn't know you were giving. See, when one of my Pekin ducks, Rue, went from a little lame to extreme limp that was obviously very painful, I...