Thanks for asking. Most have recovered nicely. A few are still struggling. Thankfully my Sebastopol geese aren't having any problems. I wash my hands after handling the ducklings, and I don't know what diseases are shared between ducks and geese.
I have a dozen ducklings, and not all related. They are all having trouble walking. They have been growing fast and eating and drinking fine. However, I found two dead today. The next one I may take to MSU. They are on a sand floor, so I put alfalfa on top in case they are ingesting too...
I know there is a handy list online somewhere, but I hatched out button quail along with ducks and chickens in the same Hovabator successfully, with a number of different due dates. Went fine with standard settings.
Thanks for mentioning dairygoatinfo, Madfarmer. I just submitted a request to join. My goat was vomiting something terrible Tuesday, and is still recovering. That site looks like a great resource.
I like what you said about the vapid cooing over cute chicks. I gripe about it, but then go...
How did you get 2 baby mallards? I have 4 Swedish/Welsh Harlequin ducklings now, and they are a blast.
Mine love greens, and will eat those out of my hand. I have noticed that if I just take some food out of their feeder and hold it out, they will come get it! Just because it is in my...
Hi Bluegrass, any problems with keeping ducks and chickens together. Any disease issues I should know about? I have 4 ducks, and plan on picking up 4 Cochin chickens on Friday.
Thanks,
Ethan
Grand Rapids, MI
I am near Grand Rapids, Michigan, and have several acres to play with. I only have 4 ducks for now, but hope to get a variety of poultry in the spring. Would love to know who would sell a few of anything in my area. This is my first day on this forum. Looks great!