grantjohnstone
In the Brooder
- Nov 23, 2018
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My name is Grant and I have two pet ducks. They are the hatchlings of a pet Pekin and Swedish Black. They have been lovingly handled as pets from the moment they were hatched, so they are decidedly PETS.
We live in a developed neighborhood where you wouldn’t expect ducks or chickens. Consequently, they are a joy for the neighbor kids and guests.
They live in a 10x10 foot fenced area with a caged and tarped roof. They have a nesting box with a warming plate designed to provide gentle warmth. They have a deep water 3x4x3 tub that has a circulating filter. The water and filter are changed weekly. They play outside the cage during the day and are put up at dark.
They eat non-medicated all flock pellets.
One duck was attacked by our dog and was torn up pretty bad. Infection set into its ankle. With antibiotics and attention, he recovered 100%. The other duck has angle wing (probably because I fed her too much protein as a chick).
Their names are Lucky and Piper.
We live in a developed neighborhood where you wouldn’t expect ducks or chickens. Consequently, they are a joy for the neighbor kids and guests.
They live in a 10x10 foot fenced area with a caged and tarped roof. They have a nesting box with a warming plate designed to provide gentle warmth. They have a deep water 3x4x3 tub that has a circulating filter. The water and filter are changed weekly. They play outside the cage during the day and are put up at dark.
They eat non-medicated all flock pellets.
One duck was attacked by our dog and was torn up pretty bad. Infection set into its ankle. With antibiotics and attention, he recovered 100%. The other duck has angle wing (probably because I fed her too much protein as a chick).
Their names are Lucky and Piper.
Grant! 
