One of my peaking ducks died today leaving me with just one other duck. I'm really new to keeping ducks. I've read about the depression they can experience. My duck has a couple of chickens to hang out with, but I'm sure it's not the same. My issue is that it's January. I couldn't get ducklings...
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My name is Shannon and I've accidentally started rescuing ducks that people leave at the pond on my road or literally in a ditch by our farm. We are building a duck house this weekend with some help from our community and I'm so excited about it!
We started out with 5 Khaki...
I live in NJ, and there was a bad storm about a month ago where we got 18 inches of snow. A friend of mine works as a plow operator, and during the storm he found a duck under a car during his shift. He brought her to me - she's a bit deformed so there's no way she would survive in the wild -...
We need help catching and transporting ducks safely, We also need fosters to care for well ducks waiting for good homes. Training will be provided.
Volunteers must be at least 10 years of age.
Older volunteers will learn to give shots, feed sick waterfowl, and the basic rules of keeping or...
I just picked up two ducklings from a few towns over where a group of university students had them in their apartment. They were feeding them all purpose bird seed and just generally had NO idea how to care for them. I have had backyard ducks in the past but am no expert on breeds, wondering if...
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Yesterday, I found a couple of teenagers trying to dump a juvenile Muscovy into a creek in North Texas. The bird wouldn't leave them, so I asked what was going on. They said they received the duck as a chick as an Easter gift, and no longer want it. The duck is approx 3 months old. I...
Did you know you can adopt chickens, ducks and other poultry in need?? This is so cool! - Here is a link to their initial site - http://www.adoptabirdnetwork.com/
They also have pages on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adoptabirdnetwork/ and Instagram -...
Hello - We have been rising chickens for years with no issues. Recently (about 4 months ago) we got 4 Pekin ducks. Unfortunately one of them has issues with his legs. They turn in really bad and now he can hardly walk. At this point we carry him from place to place. Bath him in the...