I know this thread is old but I wanted to throw in my two cents about it in case anyone reads it. I have a pet duck who was raised indoors. He wears a diaper and really doesn't mind it. He has worn one since he was a week old so it was not an adjustment. I keep him in a large rabbit cage in our...
I have a Pekin Duckling named Webster that is 11 days old (sex TBD, 'he' is just until we know). I noticed about 36 hours ago (not quite 2 days) that his feet and beak were warmer than usual. Today he has a runny nose with clear discharge, is sneezing, and sounds a little stuffy. The discharge...
I have a mix of 18 Plymouth Rocks, and Rhode Island Reds. Not sure yet how many hens we have vs roosters, they are about 10 weeks now. I also have one Pekin duckling that is a week old.
I have a 1 week old Pekin duckling. I don't know yet if it is a boy or a girl. For now we have named him Webster, that way we can be happily surprised to get duck eggs if we do :) I studied up quite a bit before we got him, so I know basic care and feeding. He is getting tons of affection so he...
Hi Ya'll,
I just got my first flock of backyard chickens, and a baby duck. I read a lot before I joined, so I am looking forward to participating.
Lena