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    Wing shape sexing coturnix quail

    How accurate is wing sexing based on the shape of the wings? 1step wing vs 2step "w" shape wing. I have 7 week coturnix quail.
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    Abandoned ducks at the lake

    There are several abandoned domestic ducks at Lindo Lake near my house. They aren't doing well. Many have angel wing and one looks like it survived an attack. I have 5 ducks at home and fully capable of taking one or two in. Am I aloud to rescue the dumped ducks?
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    Activated Charcoal

    Has anyone used activated charcoal in their duck pool/pond for filtration purposes? Curious... I put the pond shock bacteria in there yesterday with fresh water and already looking dirty. Don't know if it's even possible to keep it clean without a filter, but I'm determined until we upgrade...
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    Pool in duck run

    Hey duck buddies. I just moved my ducks pool inside their locked run. They usually get to go in and out as they please and I lock them up at night and their pool is usually just outside their run. However, until we have either a chain link or sturdier fence, I want to keep them in their run...
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    Fly Predators & Diatomaceous Earth

    I released 10,000 fly predators a couple weeks ago, but something just occurred to me. All my ducks bedding which is covering the whole floor of their run is mixed with Diatomaceous Earth🤦‍♀️ I realized that if DE kills flies, it probably kills fly predators too. Looked it up and sure enough, it...
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    Do ducks lay year round in Southern California?

    Do ducks lay year round in Southern California? I live in Lakeside and I have ducks for the first time. I have 3 laying age ducks and 2 younger hens that aren't laying yet. I'm wondering since we don't really get seasons, if they lay year round or if the laying season is longer.... I'm sorry if...
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    ISO FEMALE WELSH HARLEQUIN DUCK SAN DIEGO, CA

    ISO FEMALE WELSH HARLEQUIN SAN DIEGO, CA I am in search of a female welsh harlequin near San Diego, Ca. I am in Lakeside and am hoping to add a beautiful welshie to my existing flock of 6 females. If you or someone you know might have some or if you know of a breeder/farm/ranch, please let me know.
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    ducks poop / flies / fly predators

    Might be silly question, but I'm going for it. This is my first time raising ducks. I've had them since they were itty bitty and they are 3 and a half months now. They have been outdoors in their run for a long time now. I use the deep litter method. I stir/turn their bedding(straw) everyday and...
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    Rehoming 6 male ducks (Lakeside, Ca)

    I am needing to rehome 6 male ducks. I love them all very much, but unfortunately, I have too many males for my flock. Most of them are 10.5 weeks old, but the crested magpie is about a week younger. I would love for them to go to a good home and I am asking for a $10 rehoming fee each. I am in...
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    So I ended up with a female mallard, not rouen.... What now?

    I thought I had 2 rouens, but learned today that my female, Gravy, is actually a mallard. I know they can fly, but that's about it. Is there anything I should know about having a mallard aside from my knowledge of keeping domestic ducks? I can't seem to find much info online. She is 9 weeks old...
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    Do I have rouens or mallards or one of each?

    Thought I had 2 rouens. The smaller one is definitely female, but the size difference is HUGE! Are these rouens or mallards or one of each??
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    What's the oldest you've had a duck start to quack??

    What's the oldest you've had a duck start to quack?? Hoping I have some late quakers. My crested magpie(8 weeks), khaki campbell(8 weeks) and one of my pekins(9 weeks) have been real quiet. Hoping ya'll can help me out based on the coloring with my khaki.... I know it can take up to 10 weeks or...
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    Is it too late to wrap my ducks injured wing?

    My blue swedish was injured by another one of my ducks 4 weeks ago. I thought it was just the feathers that were injured, but now I can clearly see his wing was definitely tweaked/broken. Sometimes it looks normal & sometimes it sticks up like this. Is it too late to wrap it & heal properly...
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    USING DIATOMACEOUS EARTH FOR FLIES IN DUCK COOP

    Been battling flies in the ducks coop & space. Tried just about everything. Today I decided to use diatomaceous earth in hopes that it will resolve the fly problem. After stirring the straw bedding, I sprinkled that shit everywhere! I'm wondering how quickly I should see results? How often...
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    Blue Swedish Gender

    I have a 7 week old blue swedish duck, blueberry, that I am still trying to determine it's gender. It's bill is still dark slate gray and has not quacked yet which I know can take up to 10 weeks or so, but I have 2 younger hens that have already quacked. I know blue swedish tend to have a very...
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