Daphne needs prayers!

[Yoles32]

I'm very sorry to hear about Daphne. My thoughts are with her, and you, today.

My pet duck, Thimbleberry, also has chronic reproductive issues. Under the guidance of her avian vet we have been able to make environmental changes and "turn off" her laying. Forgive me if I've already shared this with you. Let me know if you want more details, I'm happy to share.

I would like to know more about how you did this. My Blue Swedish has not taken a break from laying in three years and she is having trouble molting and only lays "softies" now. Thank you!

 

[Yoles32]

Sorry to hear about Daphne. Me and my girls in NY are sending good thoughts your way!

 

[DucksOhio]

The Mazuri waterfowl maintenance is really good food. Yes it is expensive to ship, but there is much less waste than other food I have tried, and leftovers can be reused (as long as they don’t poop in it).

i think it’s made a big improvement to my ducks general health.

 

[KaleIAm]

I would like to know more about how you did this. My Blue Swedish has not taken a break from laying in three years and she is having trouble molting and only lays "softies" now. Thank you!

I'm sorry to hear about your Blue Swedish duck.

I wrote all about the environmental changes in post #24! It's really long! I'll also PM it to you in case you can't find it. Feel free to ask any questions.

I hope you can help your duck with environmental changes, too. It has made a huge difference for our duck.

 

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

Food arrived! Of course, I had to run out and immediately offer them some. They were all napping, but waddled over to see what new treats were coming from the bag. I wish I had gotten a photo of them all side-eying the kibble suspiciously My pied Muscovy was the first to give it a try. She declared it to be tasty. Daphne then had to try it as she’s a pig and couldn’t watch her sister eat all of something. Her response was “meh”. My white Muscovy was distracted by a bug. We‘ll see how they react when it’s all that they get for dinner! Daphne seems less sore today, and more like herself, although her voice is still hoarse and higher pitched than it was prior to becoming so ill. I wonder if she quacked all day at the Vets

 

[TwoCrows]

So sorry about Daphne, it's never easy when they are sick.

 

[LT71689]

Little off-topic but I constantly see folks saying its tough to find/get Mazuri feed - wondering if it's something you could ask your local feed/farm store to stock (their procuring process and costs are a lot different than individual consumer cost and shipping). Once in a while you can get a grocer or liquor store to stock stuff they don't normally carry if you just get ahold of the manager and explain there's something you want/need and you intend to buy it if they go ahead and stock it for you. Duck food is a constant need so even if you're the only one who ever buys it, however much they choose to stock isnt at risk of going to waste (unless they buy way too much and store it poorly and it rots but they should know better) The item price might go up a little than online but it evens out when you're not paying and waiting on shipping...

 

[Pullet Press]

Little off-topic but I constantly see folks saying its tough to find/get Mazuri feed - wondering if it's something you could ask your local feed/farm store to stock (their procuring process and costs are a lot different than individual consumer cost and shipping). Once in a while you can get a grocer or liquor store to stock stuff they don't normally carry if you just get ahold of the manager and explain there's something you want/need and you intend to buy it if they go ahead and stock it for you. Duck food is a constant need so even if you're the only one who ever buys it, however much they choose to stock isnt at risk of going to waste (unless they buy way too much and store it poorly and it rots but they should know better) The item price might go up a little than online but it evens out when you're not paying and waiting on shipping...

My local feed store lets you special order things there. Just today I ordered some specific breeds of chickens through my feed store. You gotta love a place where you can just call them and ask for a Black Copper Maran. They've also offered to purchase certain types of soil, too, so just ask the folks at your feed store for duck food.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Any feed store that carries Purina can get it. Its a Purina product despite the Mazuri name. Mazuri is the marketing name for their exotics feed.

 

[DucksOhio]

Any feed store that carries Purina can get it. Its a Purina product despite the Mazuri name. Mazuri is the marketing name for their exotics feed.

Th Mazuri website indic that Mazuri is a division of Land o Lakes. Is that Purina as well?