The Quack Shack

[Supercow]

This is Junior, the bullied little hopefully-girl, now in the smaller overnight crate (that, yes, can also fit through the coop door - I've measured it and compared to notes). No water just this instant because the crate is being moved.

When I place the crate outside, she really really wants to join the flock - calls to them constantly and tries to push herself through the bars; despite the super aggressive welcome she had received on the first day.

The others also tend to "gravitate" toward her - they now have the run of almost the entire orchard (half an acre) with water basins in various places but they keep ending up gathered close to the crate.

In the evening it was as hard to get them into the coop as it was on their first day - NO DUCK LEFT BEHIND! seems to be the imperative even if the one left behind is the junior that everybody gangs up on.

I don't know, with this size and posture... Maybe she even turns out to be a runner, not a Khaki.

And below, for comparison, the original gangster ladies you're already familiar with, twice her age.

 

[Miss Lydia]

That one does make me think Runner the way she is standing. Best thing to do is try integration off an on and see how it goes. I wouldn’t let any of the others gang up on her but that’s just me yanking out feathers etc. I’ve never liked bullies. But as long as she’s holding her own let them work it out.

 

[Canadian Wind]

Greetings everyone.

Bob, nice to see you back! Hope you're feeling better and that things weren't *too* serious!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Good Monday Morn and Eve. Hope you all have a great day..

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

I went through this vicious cycle twice when living in Germany: Rabies was rampant when i was a kid and my parents would not let me go into the forest alone. Then the foxes were all either vaccinated or shot and it was all safe again. As a teenager i experienced the same situation and of course one politician blamed the other for stopping the bait-program. - Which was resumed on short notice.
Nowadays - i don't know. But i assume that too many foxes are being killed in car accidents before they can spread the virus.

Luckily ducks can't get it.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

This is Junior, the bullied little hopefully-girl, now in the smaller overnight crate (that, yes, can also fit through the coop door - I've measured it and compared to notes). No water just this instant because the crate is being moved.

When I place the crate outside, she really really wants to join the flock - calls to them constantly and tries to push herself through the bars; despite the super aggressive welcome she had received on the first day.

The others also tend to "gravitate" toward her - they now have the run of almost the entire orchard (half an acre) with water basins in various places but they keep ending up gathered close to the crate.

In the evening it was as hard to get them into the coop as it was on their first day - NO DUCK LEFT BEHIND! seems to be the imperative even if the one left behind is the junior that everybody gangs up on.

I don't know, with this size and posture... Maybe she even turns out to be a runner, not a Khaki.

And below, for comparison, the original gangster ladies you're already familiar with, twice her age.

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Khaki Campbell ducks are related to Runner ducks - and almost all of the light and medium duck breeds can stand more or less upright…
But only real Runner Ducks manage that 100% vertical posture with their feet under their stretched out bodies. Runners really can look like a duck walking-stick.
I have a couple of ducks with Runner parents, for example the three Monty Python drakes, whose mothers were my first Runner ducks and father was most likely Erpelchen, a Buff drake. They can stand tall if they want to reach something but not as straight up as for example Mr. Limpy. I guess i need to make some pictures or videos…

As for Junior's integration, i can only agree with @Miss Lydia: Let her loose during the day and keep her in the crate over night as long as you think it is necessary. Having enough room during forage-time outside i don't think she won't be able to fend of any bully or just simply run away. During the night, in the enclose house it might be a different story.
Expect Junior to have a different opinion than you when she doesn't need the crate any more…

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Luckily ducks can't get it.

You sure about that? - Never stand between Blanca Duck and her food…

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Happy Second Sunday to Everybody!​

at least in the land of the free my wish was granted today, we have another Sunday today!

thinking about what day it will be tomorrow? Monday? Second Monday? Tuesday? Pre Wednesday?

 

[Canadian Wind]

But only real Runner Ducks manage that 100% vertical posture with their feet under their stretched out bodies. Runners really can look like a duck walking-stick.

*cough*bowlingpin*cough*

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

You sure about that? - Never stand between Blanca Duck and her food…

Yep their body temp is too high for rabies.