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Hello! I am new to chickens and was wondering if anyone could help me decide if I have hens or roosters. I believe they are over 4 weeks old currently. We were told they were Ameraucanas, but they came from a feed store, so they were probably Easter Eggers. The darker colored ones name is Hay...

Can someone help me determine if my chickens are hens or roosters? They are a little over 4 weeks old I believe. I am new to chickens (have only had ducks). So I am not sure how to tell if there are any signs to look for to determine male/female. I feel like I may have 1 hen and 1 rooster, but I...

https://video-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xpa1/v/t42.1790-2/11829893_10153449696616276_299372678_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjUwMCwicmxhIjo1MTIsInZlbmNvZGVfdGFnIjoic2RfMjQwcCJ9&rl=500&vabr=278&oh=8b371526326eb684e5437063eb6e77d6&oe=55CCFABD I have 3 mallard ducklings that are 5 weeks old. I was hoping...

Update- they both ended up being mallards. One male and one female. Yay!

Tilly- aylesbury/pekin mix female Nugget- female pekin Bert- pekin she ended up being a female but I refuse to call her Berta. Flower- male pekin (my daughter's baby) Lucky- female mallard. She almost died when we got her and nursed her back to health. Ducky- male mallard

I seen it listed on the Ultimate List of Duck Treats Eggs- **** (Scrambled and diced up for ducklings over 2 weeks old) Cooked only. Scrambled (with no or very little oil, you can use a Pam spray) or hardboiled, chopped with shells on. The shells are a good source of calcium. You can cook...

Scrambled eggs are their favorite though. Peas are a close second.

I just buy frozen peas and thaw them. They LOVE them

I hand feed mine peas and they go crazy. I need to get a video sometime. It is so funny.

Mine love eating peas, corn and meal worms out of my hand. They love a few things in water- strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, cat food. They don't seem to be a fan of eating those out of my hands, but go crazy when I put it in water. Oh and their favorite- scrambled eggs!!!

Thanks for the info. I am a little disappointed with how the welsh harlequins do not seem to be as calm as they claim they are. Everyone I have talked to say they are not that calm and friendly. I have 4 pekins and 2 mallards. Out of the 6 ducks we only have 1 duck (the 1 male pekin) that is...

So in your opinion are the appleyard friendlier and calmer than the WH ducks? I really want WH ducks because of their calm temperament but keep having people tell me they are not as calm as they are supposed to be.

Adorable ducks! I am considering adding a runner to my flock. Are your runners real skittish or do they allow you to touch them?

I think I decided to order from Metzer. I like the fact that you can order females and not just straight run. I would like to order from Holderread but then I am not guaranteed females. I could try to sex them myself and then sell the others. I will probably wait until next spring to order them...

I thought I would share some pictures of my daughter's duck- Flower. We have 4 pekins- 1 male and 3 females. Our male (Flower) is so sweet. Our Females want me outside with them, but only come over to me if I have treats or if they think I have something for them. At least we got 1 nice duck.

I hear ya with the females being loud. I have 3 female pekins (how did I get so lucky) LOL This morning it was a competition to see who could be loudest the longest. I am waiting for the neighbors to start complaining. I would like to add a female runner, but if she is as loud as my pekins, oh...

Does he quack at all or are his tail feathers flipping up yet? I do not have runners but my male pekin and male mallard do not quack at all. It is more of a whistle and raspy noise. From you experience so far are your runners friendly or calm? Is the female calmer than the male? I really want a...

I want to get a couple more ducklings to add to my flock and I want an Indian runner. From people's experience are males or females calmer and friendlier? Is it better to get 2 runners or would 1 runner be happy with my other breed of ducks (I have pekins, mallards and want to add welsh harlequins).

I believe it is illegal to release a domestic duck into the wild. Plus it would be cruel. They can't fly so probably can't get away from predators and the wild ducks would probably attack it. I would suggest trying to re home it with someone else. List on Craigslist or on this site under buy...

I want to add a couple more ducks to my flock. I want friendly birds. I know a lot of it has to do with how they are raised. I love the look of Indian runners but read they are skittish. Does anyone's runners eat out of their hand and let them pet them? Are males or females friendlier? If I only...