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What is best for my duck?
Thank you both of you for replying. And I didn't mean wildlife sanctuary exactly, it's for rescued domesticated farm animals. I think that is the route I am going to take since he is so lonely. Although I want to keep him for selfish reasons, unfortunately it is not a good time to get another... -
What is best for my duck?
Hello, a little over 3 years ago I started with 3 magpie ducks, 2 female and one male. One female, Gigi, died almost 2 years ago to a hawk and then Elvis (female...I didn't know when she was a baby!) and Puddles (male) were fine together. Now, a week ago Elvis died and Puddles got very hurt from... -
Info on Magpie Ducks?
I have two Magpie ducks, they're about 3 years old. They are beautiful aren't they?! :) In my experience, they all have very distinct personalities! My drake Puddles is very affectionate and protective of me, and also seems somewhat territorial. We have wild turkeys often in our yard and they... -
What is the fate of your ducks?
Good idea. I don't know why I've never thought of that. My duck's eggs are probably always fertilized though since I have a drake. Are they still edible? -
What is the fate of your ducks?
Same with me. I only have 2 ducks. Started with 3, but a year ago a hawk killed my Gigi. I cried and mourned for weeks because she was basically a family member. I am also a vegetarian. I don't even do anything with the eggs, I just throw them out lol. My duckies are like my children. I just... -
muscovys' and rare ducks pics
Thank you! I think so too, but I may be a little biased, lol! In certain lights their black feathers reflect green and purple too, it's gorgeous. -
Moving ducks from US to Canada...help?
Thank you, good idea. Puddles will let me pick him up but Elvis will want nothing to do with it. If anyone else has any ideas, please feel free to share :) but I did get a lot of good info already! -
muscovys' and rare ducks pics
I take every opportunity I can to show off my babies!!! I have 2 Magpie ducks, started out with 3 but Gigi got taken by a hawk :( I'll include her too because she was full of personality and deserves to be shown off with the others! The gang as babies taking a bath in their cake pan (since... -
Moving ducks from US to Canada...help?
Those tips were VERY helpful, thank you so much! I'll definitely do something similar to that waterer you made! And I didn't even think about them sticking their heads out...thanks for that too. I guess I have to lure them into the crate with treats? They don't like to be picked up, although... -
Moving ducks from US to Canada...help?
Hi, I got some great ideas from this forum already, but I still have some concerns. I've looked up how to actually get them across the border legally, and even though I'm still nervous about that, I think I can figure it out, Mainly I'm concerned traveling the 8 hours with my 2 babies. How do I... -
ducks keep going in neighbors yard!!
I mean an electric fence traditionally used for dogs, but meant for my ducks. I guess it would keep the dog out too lol -
ducks keep going in neighbors yard!!
I didn't think of the dog issue...he did mention that...now I'm nervous :x I need to find a way to contain them now for sure but what they did was cross the street and walk right up their driveway, so I would need to fence my entire front yard and driveway...is an invisible electric fence for... -
ducks keep going in neighbors yard!!
The next morning I went back to their pen area and fed them tomatoes and they seemed just as friendly as always lol so theyre not scared of me :) Theyre almost a year old, when do they usually go through a scared phase? And I didn't SEE them run over to the neighbor's yard either...hopefully... -
ducks keep going in neighbors yard!!
Fencing isn't an option, our property is too big and it wouldn't work the way its laid out. Will they come to trust and love me again? I just really wanted them to learn a lesson. -
ducks keep going in neighbors yard!!
I have 3 free range magpie ducks that are normally very well-behaved and stay in my yard all day and return to their pen at dusk. A few days ago we just got a new next door neighbor, and they ran over there several times and I had to chase them back. I did it again this morning, that was the... -
too late to train my ducks??
aww I understand. That's true, maybe it's for the best. Thanks! -
too late to train my ducks??
So I love my 3 magpie ducks and they like me too, they follow me around sometimes and respond to me when I call them, but they do NOT like to be touched. They will eat out of my hand, but that's it. If I reach out to try to pet one of them they jump away and quack as loud as they can lol. I... -
Duckling names?!?
Hahaha thank you! Have you decided on a name yet? Mine are magpies and their names are Puddles, Gigi, and Elvis if that gives you any ideas -
When will my ducks start laying eggs?
Haha thank you! If I take the eggs every day how do I know if they're fertile or not? lol I'm a vegetarian so it would just creep me out! -
Squirrels eating duck feed???
Haha wow, very interesting stories! I'll be sure not to put any wild bird feeders lol. I guess I'll just give up on the battle and let the squirrels eat. I guess they don't eat much compared to the ducks. Thanks everyone!