no, they also need a source of D3, which is important for all birds I believe. I was just confirming that this is for a duck, as I assumed it was a typing mistake lol
I dont put it in their water, but for me I couldn't find the calc gluc that everyone else gets, so I bought a human calcium gluconate powder, nothing added in, just pure calcium- and the dosage for people is 1-3 tsp, so I used betwern 1/2 and a full tsp, just sprinkled over a tasty treat. I only...
mine usually lay early morning so I dont see often, but when they have laid infront of me, they bob their tails up and down a little, sometimes panting if its a big one. Then eventually it comes out. It's uncomfortable for them, and thats normal, but once they have laid a few times and gotten...
the oyster shell should be in a separate bowl, always available not added to the food, she may not be getting enough.
If you cant get calcium gluconate, calcium gluconate powder (for people) might be available where you live.
they can be in a bit of pain with laying at first, mine were both off their food and limping.
So she laid an egg after this first time 5 days ago, but hasnt laid since? How was the shell of the first one, solid, not soft shelled? And she has crushed/flaked osyter shells available throughout the...
how old is she? Does she have access to oyster shells? Could you get a video of the behaviour? Youd have to post it to youtube or something similar and post it here.
Panting can be due to pain or heat. Is it really warm?