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X2 Takes time.

1 drake per 3-4 ducks, as a general rule. Of course, it depends on the drake. A very mild drake can be ok with 2 ducks, but another general rule is the more drakes in a flock, the higher chances of trouble down the road. Edited for spelling

Sorry Hennible. :hugs

I pretty much already know who is a drake and who isn't by the time those curly tail feathers come in. Usually by 6-7 wks I can hear the difference. I don't know about toxoplasmosis. How old is your duck and what is her normal diet@hennible? Have you picked her up and inspected her...

Cocci is possible, but I think much less likely to occur, than say, egg peritonitis, hardware disease, or other illness. Need more info to help, sorry. What is with all this pulling by the tail feathers business? TotLly unnecessary-- just pick the bird up. 9 out of 10 times, a girl will quack.

No not normal. Is it a skin injury or an injured blood feather? Epsom salt compresses either way, followed by blu coat. Might be slightly different Tx for blood feather injury, never dealt with that myself. I would guess that cornstarch or similar would be appropriate to promote clotting in...

I think you need to fence the wild birds out friend.

Quacking usually. = Girl Duck

Ya! Mean has no place in any flock--- and that certainly includes "guests" or otherwise.

Too soon. I've had females with "green sheen" at that age. Watch the bill color too.

I'd wait awhile, more like 16 wks or so

I think what you're describing is dominance play fighting, not mating.

Whatever, they are just adorable. :)

Also if you have 2 drakes, then you will have an all drake flock. As long as no female ducks come near, there should be harmony. :) And if you have a pair, then that should be ok too. Any way I see things, I bet you are just fine.

I think yes, Rouens can lay blue eggs, Altho mine only lay white eggs. Nice and round too. :)

Good Advice @ducklover87

I think it can happen. You will want to check in on the Hatch Day is Today thread to get all the hatcher's input.

@blessedholler Did you talk to your neighbor about this? Here, I think I'd expect to be compensated. Laws are also such here that i am 99% positive law enforcement would pay a visit with the ticket machine in hand. Dogs are unpredictable and its horrible when dog owners are not as responsible...

Sorry @blessedholler. I will be watching for updates from you on those eggs!

No, should not make any difference to her Spring laying. She's just maturing, her body will come into its own rhythm. Or you're very lucky and will get eggs all winter! :) I have 8 ducks here, 1 egg today and none yesterday.