My ducks free roam and always go back at night into their enclosure, but Daisy my hen has laid a nest under some bushes. I have read ways to try and move it, but she is unprotected and I would rather take the risk and move than her get eaten by Coyotes.
My question.. is there a way to entice...
Vet which was amazing, did it for free as a "training" for his staff. She had something all twisted up around her intestines, she must have ate a string or something. I feel horrible about it, we had to put her down. She was very sweet, and now my Male is upset. Looking for a new friend for him.
We have (2) Male Mallards and (2) Male Blue Swedish and my poor (1) Female Mallard is getting mauled by the Blue Swedes, they are over twice her size and they are trying to breed with her. She is always limping.
Assuming we made a mistake and its hard to mix the breeds? Or is it because we...
Thank you! New here and did not see that. Vet might be an option, looking into it. Assuming we have to feed her the flush or will see just drink it if its in a bowl?
Her name is Gerdy and something is wrong.
Symptoms:
Lethargic
Drinks lots of water
Watery poops
Pale Beak
Pale Legs
Any idea's what to try? I have a feeling she ate something that is blocking her.
We learned the hardway Geese are like goats and will try and eat anything.
Greetings all,
Live in WA on 5 acres and we have 25 Chickens several different breeds, 3 Mallard Ducks, 2 Blue Swedish Ducks, and 2 Geese.
Love our flock..
Joining here to get some help with it all :)