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JadeComputerGal said:
I agree you should change the food. That looks very suspicious of a nutritional issue. Unless it's just the lighting in the pic, his bill is much paler than what I'd hope to see on a healthy Pekin. Just as a basis for comparison, you can look at the pics from duckies1230 and the one Deb uses for her avatar. They have very bright orange bills, and that's what you want to see.

I'd also supplement the feed with some treats that are high in xanthophylls. As far as that goes with things ducks are likely to eat, I'd try leafy greens other than spinach, peas, bell peppers, carrots, corn and squash. You want to go easy on the corn this time of year or you may end up with a very chubby drake.

I would also, just a a precaution, wash his bill off with a soft cloth and some warm water, then put a thin film of Neosporin without pain reliever on it. It would be best to apply the Neosporin with a qtip so you can kind of paint it over the whole bill and still avoid getting it in his nares (nostrils).
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Yes, his bill is pale. He's a very picky eater so it's hard to get him eating the right things. I'll change his feed, give him some good treats and keep ya'll updated. Thanks a bunch!
 
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My very first duck egg!
 
Julie Bird said:
awe, thank you. I love your pictures so its easy. I do need my own duckie. Just wish I had a different living situation. I rent a small condo and would never be able to have one.
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Yea, my living situation isn't the best for ducks either. Or else poor JoJo would have a dozen gfs by now...lol...honestly I want a sun room/porch type thing where I can have my own indoor garden and home made pond and about 6-7 ducks so its still technically Inside so they are right there in the winter... Someday....my dream will come true...:fl
 
duckies1230 said:
Wait, no, I would like to submit some pics! How do I do that? This is the first I heard about it, I've been busy so I've been slacking on byc!
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heehee, you are so cute. U r not slacking. U should post two JoJo pics. Get ahold of Debs Flock and she can guide you. Oh wait, cool, JadeComputerGal just set you up. Just saw that. Disregard what I said and follow the link she posted.
 
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duckies1230 said:
Yea, my living situation isn't the best for ducks either. Or else poor JoJo would have a dozen gfs by now...lol...honestly I want a sun room/porch type thing where I can have my own indoor garden and home made pond and about 6-7 ducks so its still technically Inside so they are right there in the winter... Someday....my dream will come true...:fl
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well you are doing and making things work great for JoJo. And I hope your dream does come true. Believe in it and it will.
 

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