Da' Cute and Cuddly Call Duck thread!

[Going Quackers]

LOL. You're starting to remind me of a parent whose teenage daughter is about to start dating. Maybe you could make them a little dimly-lit designated area and play some Percy Sledge music so they'd know that's where to go when they're in the mood to do stuff, but I agree the diapers could be an impediment. I keep forgetting about the diapers.

I've never personally had a drake that became agressive during mating season, but I know it can happen just from reading/talking with others about their experiences. It's most often related to too many drakes competing for the same ducks, but I'm sure there are other reasons I'm not remembering right now.

Yep, I completely agree with that. My personal feeling on it is that at least most animals prefer to have mates, but most will also do at least reasonably well without them, though there are some exceptions to that. My biggest concern in Amykin's situation, and it might be completely off-base, is that two ducks might be more likely to not get along with each other than having one of each. I think there's a possibility they would both see Amykins as their "mate" and compete for her attention, possibly to the point that they were agressive toward each other.

Again, though, I'm not saying that's inevitable. I have no personal experience with it and don't know anyone else who does, either. I just know some mammals display that behavior, but it might not be true of ducks, or it might vary with the ducks involved. This whole "duck in the house" thing is new to me, so I'm just trying to think of all the potential ins and outs.

Depends completely on the drake... and having certain amounts of females may ease this but certain breeds, heck personalities play a role in this behaviour. My Pekin drake is a real pill, he has 5 ducks, my main call drake? he's sweet but i have some scovies that are nice boys some who are a tad over the top and i oodles of girls ... it's definitely not a once size fits all answer, that sadly is the trouble with it all lol

 

[Going Quackers]

So mad right now. Just noticed that the two girls I bought for my two drakes are boys! I keep buying "girls" and then they're boys! It's like they change sexes just because they're supposed to be girls!

Oh goodness! usually by about 4wks the voices come in, i knew by voice who was who before they had a drake curl. How old were the birds? the drakes are real sweet but i get it if you need girls you need girls lol.

 

[chickenlady099]

Anyone have calls in or near Sacramento for sale or willing to ship please pm me with what u have where your located and prices thanks

 

[Ledgewood7]

I'm really just looking for a hen or 2. Would you sell 2 hens? I would be willing to have them shipped. Thanks for replying.

 

[chippysmom327]

So mad right now. Just noticed that the two girls I bought for my two drakes are boys! I keep buying "girls" and then they're boys! It's like they change sexes just because they're supposed to be girls!

Oh goodness! usually by about 4wks the voices come in, i knew by voice who was who before they had a drake curl. How old were the birds? the drakes are real sweet but i get it if you need girls you need girls lol.

I listened to their voices and they sounded the opposite of our boys. They were about 3 months when I bought them. The grey is getting white belly feathers and the black one makes the muted quack that drakes make. I'll either have to sell two and buy two or buy 4. I honestly don't want 8 ducks, because I like bonding with the ducks in the small group now, but I don't want to sell two because I like them a lot. Ugh.

 

[SilkieSensation]

So mad right now. Just noticed that the two girls I bought for my two drakes are boys! I keep buying "girls" and then they're boys! It's like they change sexes just because they're supposed to be girls!

Oh goodness! usually by about 4wks the voices come in, i knew by voice who was who before they had a drake curl. How old were the birds? the drakes are real sweet but i get it if you need girls you need girls lol.

I listened to their voices and they sounded the opposite of our boys. They were about 3 months when I bought them. The grey is getting white belly feathers and the black one makes the muted quack that drakes make. I'll either have to sell two and buy two or buy 4. I honestly don't want 8 ducks, because I like bonding with the ducks in the small group now, but I don't want to sell two because I like them a lot. Ugh.

I have 1 call that hatched about a week & a half ago. The rest of my babies are anconas. I have my bator & brooder in a friend's basement right now because we are having problems with our electric. I won't be over there again until Sat, but I can sex them if you are interested. I haven't been wrong on any yet.

 

[AndreaEL]

This is Daffy the rescued wild mallard duckling found in a paddock with no mother or siblings in sight 33 days ago. I think he was only a day old, he arrived with splayed legs and what I think was an air sack rupture. He blew up like a balloon that first night and after doing extensive research on the net I had to prick him with a needle to release the air so the air sac could heal. It was nerve racking to say the least. He/She was only a day old. I pricked him holding my breath and to my surprise the air was released. The next day he was a different little duckling. I had to do it again the next night and since then Daffy has grown into a healthy loving duck. Daffy loves cuddles and is now the most spoiled and loved duck in NZ... People are amazed at how cuddly this adorable wild duck is.. It is fair to say my husband and I have fallen head over heels in love with Daffy, he brings so much joy to our lives and the lives of those he meets. Enjoy this little clip...

 

[JadeComputerGal]

This is Daffy the rescued wild mallard duckling found in a paddock with no mother or siblings in sight 33 days ago. I think he was only a day old, he arrived with splayed legs and what I think was an air sack rupture. He blew up like a balloon that first night and after doing extensive research on the net I had to prick him with a needle to release the air so the air sac could heal. It was nerve racking to say the least. He/She was only a day old. I pricked him holding my breath and to my surprise the air was released. The next day he was a different little duckling. I had to do it again the next night and since then Daffy has grown into a healthy loving duck. Daffy loves cuddles and is now the most spoiled and loved duck in NZ... People are amazed at how cuddly this adorable wild duck is.. It is fair to say my husband and I have fallen head over heels in love with Daffy, he brings so much joy to our lives and the lives of those he meets. Enjoy this little clip...

That is sooo sweet!!! I have to remember to show this to the hubby when he gets home. Congratulations on your beautiful new friend!

 

[Amykins]

Totally cute! But next time, remember to post in the duck thread or mallard threads. This one is exclusively for call ducks.

 

[AndreaEL]

Opps sorry about that, I am new to this site.