The Duck Thread

[Amiga]

Keep the chickens away and post on the Thread Formerly Known as Hatch Day Is Today, that is where hatchers check in.

 

[Duck Lover3000]

Ok thank u

 

[kada6305]

we have 8 chickens and 5 ducks. The Chickens are 17 weeks and past 2 days I have got 2 eggs from them. Today went out to the coop and found another egg but its a bit bigger. is this a Duck egg? I have 3 hens, 2 KC's and one Mallard they are 20 weeks. here are the pictures comparing them.

 

[Forest of Ducks]

Sadly I lost 3 ducks last night and I'm down to 2.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sadly I lost 3 ducks last night and I'm down to 2.

Aww so sorry what happened?

 

[Forest of Ducks]

One of the 2 ducks that survived is the one that limps and now there's something wrong with her neck and she can't really stand. Does anyone know what is possibly wrong and what can I do to fix it? Please help!

 

[Forest of Ducks]

this is what he looks like most of the time once he can't stand.

 

[Amiga]

I would say, needs a vet. What attacked them, do you know? Have you checked the survivors over thoroughly? Get them some vitamins and electrolytes in their water, for sure. Move them to a safe place.

 

[Miss Lydia]

this is what he looks like most of the time once he can't stand.

Poor baby, shock and some kind of injury, I'm with Amiga this one needs vet care.

 

[Forest of Ducks]

I moved my limper into a small secure coop and it looks like he has a tiny scratch on his wing but the other one won't let me pick her up. I will try and get some vitamins and electrolytes and to get him to the vet. He was sitting up earlier but whenever he stands he falls backwards.