The Duck Thread

[DuckDodgers]

So they are young ducklings? they dif don't want them to be in a draft.

Yes the are going to be a week old this coming Wednesday

 

[jcquincyduck]

I'm having trouble figuring out how to make a new post/thread thing. I've started two threads before but I don't remember how I did it. obviously I can't start a new thread to ask so I'm just replying on people's threads.

 

[jcquincyduck]

I had two call ducks. Luna and Quincy. the dark one was Luna and the whitish one is Quincy:

a couple of months ago Luna was eaten by a bird that I thought was a hawk but now I'm not so sure. there's a bunch of birds that are always in my yard and I think that they're the birds that ate Luna I have a picture and I'm just wondering if anybody knows if it's a hawk or what other bird it could be

 

[Speceider]

That's a turkey vulture. Seriously doubt it took your duck.

Clint

 

[jcquincyduck]

That's a turkey vulture. Seriously doubt it took your duck.

Clint

okay thanks!

 

[Miss Lydia]

okay thanks!

Something else probably killed her and the vulture was taking advantage of the kill Very sorry for your loss.

 

[jcquincyduck]

Something else probably   killed her and the vulture was taking advantage of the kill Very sorry for your loss. 

that makes sense thanks for your help

 

[DuckDodgers]

My friend just said that one of her ducks is still sneezing, the poop is not runny but when she dos poop just clear water comes out. she is still running around active. Her nose is a little runny though. Is that a problem? if so what is a fix to it?

 

[Amiga]

What is the feeding routine? Food with water 24/7 or not? Is there a head washer? Sometimes they can get viruses, or infections, but sometimes it is just dust or clogged nares. I am a little concerned about the water-poop. Once it a while, yes, I can see that. Mine have water poop if they have been eating a lot of ice and snow in the winter, or if they have been playing in water and haven't been near the food bowl in a while.

 

[joyfulkeeper]

Has anyone used a Sweet PDZ/sand mix on the floor of the coop for ducks? If so, how about in a frigid winter?

I used DLM with pine shavings this last winter and it was a frozen slimy mess. I was constantly adding bedding which cost a fortune over the winter.

Anyone have a better way?