The khaki-Campbell duck Thread !!!!!!!!

[Lynzi777]

Thanks

We're going to try the shavings today.

We have the same waterer. They don't tip it over they just splash it and throw the water everywhere. It is crazy. The tub worked for two weeks but they are getting too big and too messy. I think we need something bigger

Funny thats all I keep reading about ducklings is how fast they grow! I just read this online. As soon as those feathers come in they are getting moved outside! LOL


Care
Ducklings must be kept warm and dry for the first three to four weeks. Put a box or cage in a warm place (about 80-85oF, or 30oC), or supply heat with a light bulb. They must be allowed to move into or out of the heat as they choose, so place the lamp in a corner of the cage instead of in the center.
DO NOT leave them with water they can climb into when unsupervised as they could become chilled and possibly drown.
At about 4 or 5 weeks when the ducklings' breasts are covered with feathers, they can be put safely outdoors if it is not too cold. Try to get them used to the outdoors slowly by placing their box or cage outside for longer periods each day. If the weather is nice, they can be outside even when very young.

 

[makingshift]

Ducklings make such a wet mess! I use pine shavings and they do a good job of absorbing the spills. Even so, I have to remove wet shavings and put dry ones in at least twice a day. It's a huge mess.

 

[5foulladies]

YAY I found where my girls and I belong! Love BYC for my chicks and now will for my ducklings! here are Ivy and Nightingale enjoying some water and worms in the shade about two days ago! four weeks old today!

 

[Lynzi777]

YAY I found where my girls and I belong! Love BYC for my chicks and now will for my ducklings! here are Ivy and Nightingale enjoying some water and worms in the shade about two days ago! four weeks old today!

Soooo Cute! Love the names you picked out too.

 

[kada6305]

here are two of my Kc's (and 3 mallards) at 6 weeks old ! Time really flew by!

 

[ambassadorfarm]

Are my posts showing up??? I posted several days ago and was given no response, so just wondering if it showed up or not. I can see it just was wondering if anyone else could. I was wondering if anyone shows Ducks, particularly Khakis. If so, what does a judge look for in conformation? I am brand new to showing ducks. I am not new to raising ducks, just new to showing them. I really enjoy my babies, I have a total of 10 ducklings. Hubby promised to make a nice small pond for them to play in, but he is heading back to Afghanistan so I am going to have to do it myself. I have a kiddie pool but they are already crowded in that lol. They look at me like "really? you expect us to PLAY in that tiny thing?" lol Could use any advice on building a small pond, enough for 10 duckies to dive and play in.

 

[cosbackyard]

Are my posts showing up??? I posted several days ago and was given no response, so just wondering if it showed up or not. I can see it just was wondering if anyone else could. I was wondering if anyone shows Ducks, particularly Khakis. If so, what does a judge look for in conformation? I am brand new to showing ducks. I am not new to raising ducks, just new to showing them. I really enjoy my babies, I have a total of 10 ducklings. Hubby promised to make a nice small pond for them to play in, but he is heading back to Afghanistan so I am going to have to do it myself. I have a kiddie pool but they are already crowded in that lol. They look at me like "really? you expect us to PLAY in that tiny thing?" lol Could use any advice on building a small pond, enough for 10 duckies to dive and play in.

Your posts are showing up. Sometimes a thread will get no responses, though. Happens to me, too.

Building a pond for ten ducks could be a big project. I bought a pre-cast pond liner that I'm going to put in the ground once it thaws. But it's only maybe 4' x 4' - perfect for my three ducks. The smaller it is the more often you'll have to change the water.

 

[TheWalkingDucks]

My two Khaki's Michonne and Governor going for their first swim at a week and a half old. They're three weeks old now and twice this size! When my parents picked them out they were in a bin marked Rouens!

LOL I thought they were Rouens for the first week I had them until someone on here told me they were Khakis.

 

[Carcajou]

Okay so I haven't posted any photos for a while but took some pics of my beloved Khaki's frolicking around today and just have to share!! I can't resist!

 

[cosbackyard]

Great pics!
Man... I'm just dying to live somewhere with water...