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  1. nm4e

    Voice Sexing 6 Week Old Ducklings

    I realize this is a question that has been asked many times before, and I've listened to a lot of videos, but I was hoping to get a few opinions. I'm fairly certain I have three little drakes, but as a new duck mom, I don't trust my own judgment. Forgive the video quality, I tried to get them...
  2. Selene uwu

    2020 ducks

    Can't believe my duck eggs are scheduled to hatch on the last day of school. My ducklings should begin their lives at the end of my high school career, man what a time to be alive.
  3. I

    Best crossbreeds for ducks?

    Hi I’m looking into many different breeds of ducks and really can’t decide on just one breed so are there any really cool cross breeds for egg production and beauty?
  4. J

    Emergency Help Needed - Peking Duck Attacked by Coyote on 4/12/2020

    Let me start with I know that this is part of having farm animals and we live a significant way from any vet that will see a duck. I am doing all I can to save her and if anyone has any suggestions my family would love to hear them. It is currently about 3pm on Tuesday and on Sunday night at...
  5. T

    Pekin Duck leg problems, please help!

    I have 5 Pekin Ducks that are around 7 weeks old. For awhile one of them has had a little limp but she’s been fine. Then about 3 days ago her legs started getting worse and now today she can hardly walk. I’ve made sure to add niacin to their food and b complex to their water. I also checked her...
  6. Yaypekinducks

    Pekin duck beaks

    Someone I know got Pekin ducks a while ago, and I noticed that their ducks have differently shaped beaks. Their ducks beak shape(photo is not of their duck): My ducks beak shape: Are these both normal Pekin duck beaks?
  7. Silkie_Mom

    Male or Female?

    I'm not really familiar with sexing ducks. Someone said the feathers near the tail curl if it's a drake? The pics aren't the best, but what do you guys think? Does he look male or female?
  8. D

    PLEASE HELP Sick duck - Off balance and very lethargic

    Hi, One of my cherry valleys is not herself at all. I came home from school and saw she was unwell immediately as she was lying with her wings dropped down. I picked her up and saw some foam coming from her eyes but this seems to have gone. I had a look online and thought it could be sticky eye...
  9. AshleyNicole06

    Duck Attack!!

    This happened last night or early morning. What would do this? There has been a weasel spotted. Hes walking and acting fine! I will do a warm.bath. Can I do epsom salt? What else?
  10. M

    KC vs Pekin: Best Duck for...

    I've narrowed it down to KCs vs Pekins but am happy to consider other breeds Requirements: I'm looking for the best breed to accomplish three things 1. Keep my 1/2 acre pond surface algae growth under control 2. Eat the massive invasion of trap door snails my pond has 3. Not get eaten by...
  11. Got any grapes?

    Got any grapes?

  12. Poultrymamma86

    Two of my Pekins attacked by....🤷🏽‍♀️ Deep wounds... help .. 😢

    I am wondering if any one is familiar with using Blu KOTE on open / deep flesh wounds?! 4 of my pekin ducks were attacked by something out here. Originally the thought was coyote but they were not eaten. They have puncture wounds by their eyes on their neck. And as horrible as it is, Finn, my...
  13. F

    Swollen foot, possible bumblefoot - Pekin Duck

    Can anyone help with identifying what this might be? A couple weeks ago I noticed one of my ducks limping and not walking much. Her right ankle is very swollen and now I see this sore. Any help identifying what it might be and treatment would be greatly appreciated.
  14. DutchDuckies12

    Has anyone had their duck X-rayed? Was it useful?

    Hello, In my previous post, I have more details but short story I have a limping Pekin duck with no trauma or Bumblefoot. I want to know what is going on with my little man and was wondering if taking an x-ray would reveal something. Has anyone had any experience with this? Is it possible to...
  15. MapleKehDucks

    Please Help, My Ducks Aren't Laying Eggs!

    Hello fellow feather-loving friends! Every since my ducks were laying-age, my family has enjoyed a VERY steady supply of duck eggs. My Pekins being the best layers, providing 1 egg every day (only taking a 5 day break a month). As of the first week of August 2019, my ducks began molting. There...
  16. E

    Help! Pekin duck tilts head

    We recently got a Female white pekin duck. Around 4-5months old. We got her around a week ago (September 21st) and since then everytime she walks she tilts her head side to side. She has been showing this since September 22nd. We thought maybe she would stop after a few days but she has not. Our...
  17. V

    Integrating ducks of various ages

    I am new here but have been using BYC threads for a few years to help answer questions I have had about my chickens. I am looking for some advise about the best way to integrate my ducks who are all Pekin. I have a 3 year old Drake who is currently by himself; a 8 week old drake and 8 week old...
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