MaureenD
In the Brooder
Hi There,
I have been raising 4 ducklings since April 22. They have been under steady heat (90-958f first two weeks), now 80-858f, pine chips well maintained for dryness, water with niacin and starter organic feed. Some dandelion flower petals and some chopped broccoli and strawberry tops in water for treats. Today, thawed frozen peas (not a hit, yet...). Everything seems good, gducklings growing like crazy healthy. One thing, the two welsh harlequin ducklings, especially the larger one seems to be breathing harder than the others, even though all of them seem to labor a bit (their bodies move up and down -evident). Sometimes they look to be breathing out of their beaks (open). They seem fine in all other aspects. Chirping, bonding, etc.
I called Metzler and they have heard of this before and said they have heard the ducklings grow out of it.
Just wondering if this is something others here have seen in their own experience. This is my first time with ducks at all. Love them and they have captivated everyone here who get to see them brood!
Planning to move them from box to kiddie pool tonight to perhaps allow more space. Pool is about 6ft dia. Will lower light again to maintain the heat level.
Thanks so much!
MaureenD
Daisy,Lulu,Cornelia, Betty
I have been raising 4 ducklings since April 22. They have been under steady heat (90-958f first two weeks), now 80-858f, pine chips well maintained for dryness, water with niacin and starter organic feed. Some dandelion flower petals and some chopped broccoli and strawberry tops in water for treats. Today, thawed frozen peas (not a hit, yet...). Everything seems good, gducklings growing like crazy healthy. One thing, the two welsh harlequin ducklings, especially the larger one seems to be breathing harder than the others, even though all of them seem to labor a bit (their bodies move up and down -evident). Sometimes they look to be breathing out of their beaks (open). They seem fine in all other aspects. Chirping, bonding, etc.
I called Metzler and they have heard of this before and said they have heard the ducklings grow out of it.
Just wondering if this is something others here have seen in their own experience. This is my first time with ducks at all. Love them and they have captivated everyone here who get to see them brood!
Planning to move them from box to kiddie pool tonight to perhaps allow more space. Pool is about 6ft dia. Will lower light again to maintain the heat level.
Thanks so much!
MaureenD
Daisy,Lulu,Cornelia, Betty