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    Is LA 200 injectable antibiotics safe for ducks?

    I have a full grown pekin duck who has bumblefoot. We want to give her a shot of LA 200 antibiotic to ensure we are clear of infection after surgically removing the scab and dead skin. However, is LA 200 safe for ducks? How much to administer and how often if so? We are newbies with this and...
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    My drake has a prolapsed phallus. Help!?

    I know without a doubt what I am looking at. But what can I do (if anything) to help him out. Young rouen not even a year old. I heard you can push them back in for them. If so, how? Thanks!!
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    3 drakes to 3 hens!

    I currently have 3 hens (2 pekins and 1 rouen) and 3 drakes (1 swedish blue and 2 khaki) should I get more hens out in my flock this spring? It is still January, but the drakes are pretty frisky! This is their first year, so I am not sure if the ratio will be a problem this coming season. Any...
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    Chickens taking Tylan powder- okay to eat the meat?

    My duck got sick and the veterinarian put her on Tylan powder to be consumed through water. All the ducks and chickens drink from the same waterer. They have been drinking it for about 2 days. Unfortunately, we had to process 7 cornish crosses and are now worrying about if they are safe to eat...
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    Pekin is pidgeon toed

    Hey, ya'll! My 11 week old pekin has been a little whobbly, lately. I have been giving her niacin supplements (100 mg a day in pill form) and she has been walking MUCH better. I have noticed she her toes are pointed a little inward. The left one especially. Is this something that the niacin will...
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    Runty duckling with deformed beak

    This is our khaki Campbell, named Hope. She is about 11 weeks old and a lot smaller than her sisters. She was born with a deformed beak and smaller than average size. I am trying everything to keep her growing and she weighs about 10 oz. She is now gaining about an ounce a week and is really...
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    Hello poultry parents!

    I am new to the feathery friends world. First time owning ducks and chickens on our small (but growing) homestead. I currently have 4 black sexed links, 1 barred rock, 10 Rhodies, 6 ducks and a Buff Orpington rooster. All under the age of 11 weeks (except my 6 month old rooster). I am excited to...
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