Ducklings curling necks under them into a circle?

[Miss Lydia]

I couldn't agree with you gals more. When I said Ruger is a trained bird dog I was referring to hunting. He is a phenomenal dog, but teaching him that the chickens and ducks were our family was so easy. I was lucky. And he trains and helps our other dogs understand that as well. I told the man who owns the dog that I would shoot it if I saw it on my property again, but I honestly didn't have the heart to. I decided to teach Ruger to guard them. He is a very special dog. He doesn't bite or hurt the other dogs, he just charges and sounds aggressive. He stops where our property ends and they seem to have gotten the message. They stay away from him and my littles! I was worried it wouldn't be enough to keep the dogs away, but Ruger is a 115lb ball of love and when he means business he MEANS it. I've rarely seen a dog that doesn't bolt at his charge towards them.

On another note. The yellow duckling seems so be fully recovered and normal. Just one left that is curling its head on and off. I think it's improving and will be okay though. I had everything set up to move them to the brooder in my coop and didn't. I'm going to keep them in my jacuzzi tub where I can peek in on them regularly until the last one starts looking stronger.

Sounds like an awesome dog and one in a million. and I think you made the right decision in keeping them in till the last little is stronger. I am thrilled to hear the good news. Thanks for keeping us updated.

 

[BurchFunnyFarm]

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Me too, my dogs Mini dachshunds have been around these critters since they were babies, I think the prey drive was just too much for my dachshund and this tiny duckling. My lesson learned a very hard way, once they get around 4-5 weeks on they are okay with them.
so happy you were able to train yours to protect. Those pics are so adorable. and such a beautiful place to live, Oh but I hate it when people let their dogs roam onto others property and kill. To me doesn't matter if there are leash laws or not, it's respecting others property and life.  
I hope to have a LGD one day.

You could trap his dog and hand it over to animal control, then he'd have to pay fines, liscense, etc. Do this a few times and and he'll find a way to secure his mutt.

-Kathy

did set a live trap for a few days with a love chicken in a protected box inside. The bad thing is I think his dog was hungry. I don't know personally but I have heard that he has over a dozen cats inside his home and doesn't care for his pets.

 

[BurchFunnyFarm]

How are the ducklings today?

-Kathy

Doing very well! One duckling appears to have fully recovered and the other one is making slower progress but still optimistic.

 

[BurchFunnyFarm]

Sounds like an awesome dog and one in a million.  and I think you made the right decision in keeping them in till the last little is stronger. I am thrilled to hear the good news. Thanks for keeping us updated.

I am so thankful for all of the help and support from this forum! I didn't know what to do for my little fuzz butts! I'm so glad I at least have these three to care for and watch grow. So much information was shared that I would have had a hard time finding on my own.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I am so thankful for all of the help and support from this forum! I didn't know what to do for my little fuzz butts! I'm so glad I at least have these three to care for and watch grow. So much information was shared that I would have had a hard time finding on my own.

I'm telling you I was quiet worried about them and am so very happy that they have come so far. You did great and I hope they reward you with many years of enjoyment. Please let us hear about them and of course pics from time to time or everyday which ever is convenient.

 

[BurchFunnyFarm]

Duckling update :-D the last one with a wry neck has been very erect and showing improvement today. It actually preened and cleaned on his feathers while taking a dip in a pie pan. The other duckling that recovered sooner is still stable and appears to be completely normal now. I am thinking after this cold snap ends I will move them from my jacuzzi and out to a brooder in my coop.

My long awaited breeding of my dogs finally came to fruition today. My Nyla girl welped 12 big fuzzy puppies for me. This is my first time breeding dogs( I've always preferred adopting and training abuse rescues) but I bred two amazing hunting dogs to keep a pup or two to take their spots when they retire. They are remarkable!!!! Oh what a happy home with a fresh baked chicken in the oven, ducks quacking, and puppies grunting into their mommas tummy.

 

[Amiga]

 

[Miss Lydia]

Great news about ducklings.. and Congrats on new puppies too, adorable.

 

[BurchFunnyFarm]

Thank you all for the kind words and support. This forum is so great. I'm surprised how often google directs me here for all my animal questions.

 

[AnotherKim]

Duckling update :-D the last one with a wry neck has been very erect and showing improvement today. It actually preened and cleaned on his feathers while taking a dip in a pie pan. The other duckling that recovered sooner is still stable and appears to be completely normal now. I am thinking after this cold snap ends I will move them from my jacuzzi and out to a brooder in my coop.

My long awaited breeding of my dogs finally came to fruition today. My Nyla girl welped 12 big fuzzy puppies for me. This is my first time breeding dogs( I've always preferred adopting and training abuse rescues) but I bred two amazing hunting dogs to keep a pup or two to take their spots when they retire. They are remarkable!!!! Oh what a happy home with a fresh baked chicken in the oven, ducks quacking, and puppies grunting into their mommas tummy.