learning the ropes.

[NDmomma]

I have 5 female Pekin ducks, one male, they are about 6 months old now. This is my first experience with ducks as pets. Messy, messy they are. What I find the most difficult is when issues arise (foamy eyes, limping, and bumble foot) to name a few. They also have killed the grass in their area and have made for a muddy area. They do love the pool and to be sprayed with the hose on the shower nozzle. I also love/have 5 ISA brown female chickens that are 1yr. 6mo. and Chloe a Rhode Island red female given to us by a neighbor because the rest of her flock was destroyed by a raccoon. They mostly get along together. Surround here by farms but difficult finding an avian vet that is not over 100 just for a visit so this site has been super helpful.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Howdy! Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock! Make yourself at home and have Lots of Fun!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - yep, ducks are truly messy, but so interesting.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. As well as taking a look at articles in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ you can ask any questions that you may have on the duck forum - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/website-announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3/?prefix_id=3


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[feathermaid]

Hi there and welcome to BackYard Chickens!!
My husband and I have always wanted to get ducks... but we would need a lot LOT more space for that. Good luck in your new venture!

 

[ronott1]

Enjoy backyard chickens and the new ducklings!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

 

[NDmomma]

Hi ! thanks for the welcome. It is nice to know there is a place for tossing around questions and experiences. This is so helpful in recognizing what your problem could be, if you need to change things up, how long to see results, what results can look like and what products have been useful. Again, thanks for the welcome and have a great day.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!

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