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Integrating ducks
Hello everyone, I have 1 year old ducks and 1 month old ducks. I have them outside but separated. When would you integrate them together? I have 2 drakes… Phil can be vicious but Bill is chill, unless they are mating. All the others are females. -
4 week old duckling start of angel wings?
So I have 2 (4 weeks old) welsh harlequin ducklings, and Mabel does not interact with me, did have shaky legs a few weeks ago. She is smaller than her other sisters.. I notice today that her wings aren’t fully tucked. I’m worried it’s the start of angel wings. I give them brewers yeast and... -
pet duckling
Hello everyone, I have 4 ducklings(rouen, welsh harlequin & peking) and I have 4 ducks (peking & cayuga) . I want my ducks to be able to be more friendly and not so skittish. My older ones are half and half. They are kinda skittish useless I have treats, Bill he wont even come near me unless I... -
How much feed?
Hello everyone! I was wondering how much feed people give to their ducks and how often. I have 4 grown ducks and just got 4 ducklings 🐥. -
any suggestions duck run for drainage/smell?
Hello everyone, I wanted everyone suggestions to keep smell down and drainage. Right now I have pea gravel which worked well but I have flakes that have mixed with it which doesn't help. being able to stray the ground and get rid of the feces helps. But I want to keep the flies away, and help... -
Dropped my duck Bill
I feel like a terrible duck mother! I dropped my baby boy Bill. I went to put him in the pool, and the way I had him plus him flapping his wings and trying not to fall caused me to drop him. He seems find but he also ran from me when he seen me! And the other ducks were very upset! 😢 any... -
Bald headed ducks
I know this can be from overbreeding but does it grow back? I plan to get more females. -
Black spots on duck feet
Anyone know what these black spots on Betty feet are? She’s too quick to catch.. and really smart -
How much to charge for duck eggs?
Hello everyone! I have bought egg cartons that’s fit 3 duck eggs because I only have 2 girls. I was going to just give them away but in this economy I should be able to charge something. How much would you charge for 3 duck eggs? -
Shivering duck and single digits numbers
So it’s been freezing recently and Bill (my jumbo Peking) has been shivering. I been providing warm water, peas, cabbage, bedding. I’m not sure what else I can do. I don’t want to bring him inside but I don’t want him to literally freeze to death.Any suggestions? -
Wind chill -10F to -25
Hello everyone! Worried duck mama here! It’s currently 6°F with wind chills between -10F to -25F. Tonight it’s supposed to get -6°F!!! 🫠🤯 I’m worried about my babies, they are in a covered enclosure with the bottom area covered to block the wind. They get locked up in their coop at night with... -
Cayuga Male Aggression?
My male Cayuga Phil has been almost attacking me which I go out to feed or refresh water. When I push him away he starts intensely shaking his head and start pecking me and going after me. I gave them a cabbage that they knocked over and he became almost aggressive over the head of cabbage. He... -
Duck boredom
Hello everyone! Happy New Year’s Eve! I’ve heard people using cabbage to help ducks prevent boredom. What do they do? Just put the cabbage head in the run, cut it in half? I have some and I don’t want it to go to waste. -
Dirty duck
What do you guys do with a duck who is having trouble preening? He’s dirt, and has a hard time reaching his oil gland. Bill is a Peking but he’s been a big boy since he was a baby! It’s been freezing so they don’t have their pool. I’m not sure what to do…. -
It’s my Birthday! Sorry not Duck related!
It’s my birthday today! I’m gonna spend it with my ducks dogs and family! -
Ice on ducks! What do I do?!?
I’m cleaning out my ducks coop for put clean bedding, and I have 2 watering stations with buckets. I noticed that they all have ice on them. It’s 21° in Ohio but feels like 4°!!! I’m not sure what to do.. their feet look fine… I’m just overly concerned for me! It’s my first winter! What other... -
First duck winter
How do you know ducks are cold? It’s 29° with wind and intermittent snow. I have the coop winterized.. I have 3 sides covered. They were taking their nap and bill looked like he was shivering. But I’m not sure… -
3 eggs in 1 morning?!?
Good morning everyone! My Peking (Betty) has been laying her eggs since Oct 31, and my Cayuga (Lillian) started laying them Nov. 25. This morning I had 3 eggs, I clean out their coop every morning, rake the 💩 out. And I left the nest 🪹 🪺 they made but I inspected the entire coop because I know... -
winter, water and ducks!?!?!? I'll take all the advice I can get!
What are some things you guys do for your ducks: 1. how do you keep the water from freezing? (we bought more rubber bowls) 2. how do you keep your coop from not being a wet muddy mess? 3. how do you keep the ducks out of the bowls? 4. how do you keep the coop dry? We have winterize the coop...