My ducks’ nails are starting to grow a bit long. They don’t seem to be bothering them, but should I file them down a bit to make sure they’re comfortable? I’ve seen pictures of some domesticated ducks with extremely long nails and they just look uncomfortable. Advice/thoughts?
My Pekin is the same way. We’ve been to the vet three times now. I think she’s just prone to it. I do the same this with manuka honey. Maybe once summer comes and it’s more dry it will get better
When I had to separate my ducks, I put one in a dog kennel. That way they were both able to see each other but weren’t able to hurt each other. I know lots of pairs of ducks freak out if you separate them completely, and can even get depressed and extremely stressed so if they imprinted on each...
My Pekin has had bumblefoot for six months now. I tried every home remedy on it but it got so bad it infected the bone. Just sending out a head up to fellow duck owners that home remodies can’t always fix everything. These infections can easily kill your bird! I’m using manuka honey and clavamox...
My 1 year old Pekin has been acting unusual for the past two days. When I woke the ducks up yesterday she wasn’t making any noise and her bill seemed to be lacking color. Usually she’s very vocal. She seems to be weaker than usual. She flapped her wings slow this morning. She’s walking slow. I...
My female pekin and Cayuga drake are almost a year old. Is it possible that my female will sit on her eggs? If they hatch, can she raise them on her own? Can Pekins and Cayuga even cross? Help! Can’t find any info on this!
Winter is still a few months away, but this is my first time having ducks during the cold months. I live in Ohio, the coldest it gets is about -5° on bad days. Is it safe to keep my ducks outside in their coop/run? Should I change their diet? Any tips? I have just the two ducks and want to make...