She’s not crested. My regular vet doesn’t generally see ducks but is going to take a look at her today. It seems like she’s starting to have seizures this morning, so I’m thinking it’s not good ☹️
I have a 3 month old appleyard that was fine one minute then I looked over again and she/he was flipped on it’s back. We picked it up to check it out and it was a little lethargic. Brought it inside, gave electrolytes and some peas and water and it perked back up. This was Sunday evening. This...
We have an appleyard who is 7/8 weeks old. Definitely male quacks - no mistaking that at this point. But no sign of green head yet. When do they start to develop a male head?
Anyone else’s family roll their eyes like “what now” when you bring a duck inside?! lol we have 16, and I am hyper vigilant to their behavior and any changes warrant a once over, or day or two in the house to make sure all is well. I’m sure I go overboard, but I love these quackers and don’t...
Thank you!! I know we have three pekins, a cayuga, at least 4 rouen, and a runner. The more silver ones bewilder me though. And we have some lighter browns which I think may be buff Orpington? Obviously the possibility of some mixes too. They’re all beautiful to me!!
Bought three new ducklings to add to our flock today! We have three pekins and one goose who are 15 weeks old now. Obviously we will keep the babies separate for quite a few weeks for temperature control reasons, and safety reasons. Once they are big enough to be in the duck enclosure outside...
The past almost 4 months with these guys has been quite eventful.. they all survived two dog attacks (lots of TLC and one trip to the vet!), and they have become such wonderful additions to our family! They don’t love the hugs we give them, but they certainly love the treats! Momma, Poppa...
My injured ducks have much preferred being with their friends, less depressed and much more active. Are you able to check her and clean her wound daily if she is out with your other ducks? Could you add an oral antibiotic to stave off infection?
Yes. Of the two that were injured, one is completely back to normal. One is not 100% yet but the vet did confirm that he has no breaks or fractures today via X-rays so we are going to continue ducky rehab and pray his mobility improves!
Hello, everyone!! I am a new member, and new to backyard birds. We have three pekin ducks and a white goose that escaped my neighbors farm and infiltrated our flock and seems to be here to stay!
I stumbled upon byc because of a tragic accident where my dog attacked our ducks last week. l’ve...