SWEDISH Duck Thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jonhpdx]

Yes. This is what they stay in, for now. We need some wood to build the more open space we've been planning. I AM afraid Peepers will fly away. But, since I really don't want to clip her wings, we are going to take that chance. Maybe she'll stay. Maybe she won't. I hope she's does.

Why don't you want to clip their wings? When done properly it's harmless to the bird.

 

[RacerWife7]

I know. But, (1) I'm petrified of doing it and (2) I wanted to let her fly since she's a wild Mallard and I'm, technically, not supposed to have her in captivity.

...Even though SHE chose ME to be her Duck Mommy.

 

[Mvpitzki]

I just wanted to show my swedish duckling(way in the back behind mallard and pekin) along with my other ducklings

 

[Nickeechickee]

So...my ducklings are 17ish if not 18ish weeks old...and no curly tails. Safe to call them girls now?

 

[SunnySkies]

So...my ducklings are 17ish if not 18ish weeks old...and no curly tails.  Safe to call them girls now?

 

Well....we have a drake with no curled tail. Thought he was a she because of no curl, and his beak is a different color than we expected. But he is definitely a he. How does the bird sound? Whispery or loud and strident? Boys are whispery, girls are not. Even my little 6-8 week old girls are strident and sound way different than boys, lol.

 

[Nickeechickee]

Quacks are somewhat softer than my Pekin, but I don't have a certain male to compare to. They both quack all...the...time...

 

[SunnySkies]

Girls sound like wht you think of when you think duck.

 

[luluann]

My female black Swedish duck has been going flat in the pool. Does this mean she is going to start laying eggs soon or has she already?

 

[Onewiththeducks]

What do you mean by "going flat"?

 

[luluann]

Getting in the pool and making her body flat.