The Duck Thread

[mystry]

I get to laugh at this because my kids WERE the hellions. lol

 

[Miss Lydia]

The far right one "the yellow" is the pekin. the duck on the far right, and the duck beside the pikin are what i believe to be khaki cambells, and the two light brown/ tan ducks in the middle are the mystery ducks.

They are adorable, Congrats!! and Welcome to BYC!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'll probably give them a few when I dig up the garden. Should keep them for the soil but I just love watching get all thrilled when the worms arrive. Of course, if those darn KCs keep getting out, I think I'll only give them to the others. They learned how to go airborne yesterday. I'm deciding what to do with the little _arts. They do fly back when I go out and persuade them but the other two ducks (Pekin and Rouen/Khaki mix) get a little freaked when they fly out.
I just ordered those little ones (no KCs) who are arriving next week. My husband isn't too thrilled due to Winchester and Browning's infraction.
At the moment all four are taking a nap by my office.
I hope I can persuade the next batch to be more friendly. Of course, when the join with the present crew, they'll probably get skittish also. Phooey!

Hey, Miss Lydia. I used to live in Texas. If I ever move again, I'm going back. Not to Austin though. My hubby was at Bergstrom AFB. I am a dedicated country gal and would have to find a place with at least 5 acres and not in another city.

Mine love worms earth worms, meal worms, crickets, grass hoppers ,salamanders, I try to keep them from eating the salamanders.Frogs and many other things.

Have you thought about clipping one wing on each ducks that's flying out? it's easy to do then they can't fly over the fence and put themselves in danger of being eaten.

 

[Y-Knot]

Mine love worms earth worms, meal worms, crickets, grass hoppers ,salamanders, I try to keep them from eating the salamanders.Frogs and many other things.

Have you thought about clipping one wing on each ducks that's flying out? it's easy to do then they can't fly over the fence and put themselves in danger of being eaten.

I did think of having their wing clipped but I don't know how. Would have to get the vet to do it which includes a ranch call. My hubby was quite tempted to eat them. Especially the main hellion, Winchester. We have most of those goodies up this way. I don't know if we have salamanders but once it gets warm there are plenty of lizards. There are a lot running about with short tails ... cats.

I did call the vet but haven't gotten a return call yet. She does own ducks and is qualified to deal with ducks.

Hubby has asked me several times about the ability of the other breeds to fly. I told him I didn't think any of them were the type to take airborne! Now let's hope I didn't tell any fibs!

I've got to get my back bedroom ready for the next group of little ones. Vacuuming, bring in supplies, etc. What fun!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I did think of having their wing clipped but I don't know how. Would have to get the vet to do it which includes a ranch call. My hubby was quite tempted to eat them. Especially the main hellion, Winchester. We have most of those goodies up this way. I don't know if we have salamanders but once it gets warm there are plenty of lizards. There are a lot running about with short tails ... cats.

I did call the vet but haven't gotten a return call yet. She does own ducks and is qualified to deal with ducks.

Hubby has asked me several times about the ability of the other breeds to fly. I told him I didn't think any of them were the type to take airborne! Now let's hope I didn't tell any fibs!

I've got to get my back bedroom ready for the next group of little ones. Vacuuming, bring in supplies, etc. What fun!

You don't need a vet to clip most all us do our own. good pair of sturdy scissors.

 

[madamiec]

Clipping the flying wings is temporary and pinioning the wings would be a permanent solution...and requires a vet. Some will do it, some will not.
Good Luck!

 

[harkey1995]

Thank you! any idea of the mystery ducks breed?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Clipping the flying wings is temporary and pinioning the wings would be a permanent solution...and requires a vet. Some will do it, some will not.
Good Luck!

It last from molt to molt and that's a year for me fall to fall

 

[Darnbunnies]

I wanted to make this thread so all duck lovers can get to one place and share everything they know.Feel free to post pics and questions.

Ducks are so cool:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152863991271661

 

[Y-Knot]

These guys are so cute. Love the face shot[