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How important is it for a ducks to have a solid pond to use? I ask because until yesterday the info I came across was essentially that a kiddie pool is good enough for a few ducks. But I came across a video in which the person was talking about mistakes they made with ducks. They mentioned...

How important is it for a ducks to have a solid pond to use? I ask because until yesterday the info I came across was essentially that a kiddie pool is good enough for a few ducks. But I came across a video in which the person was talking about mistakes they made with ducks. They mentioned...

That is an absolutely ridiculous statement. Predators are always something to worry about, even with a strong coop. I am not in the position to use a rifle as I live in the suburbs, or have a livestock guardian, therefore I need to run out to the coop with a shovel to try to stop the predator...

Hey thank you, this was really helpful. I didn't know that about their personality.

Thanks, I am aware they are not the best egg layers, yet for my purposes they are a good fit. I have read repeatedly that they are not that skittish, especially in comparison to Khakis. I'll look into that more, from my experiences, sources contradicting each other is nothing new. Thanks again.

Hey thanks. I was looking at the drake more as a sacrificial speedbump, to buy time until I can get there.

I am close to ordering Silver Appleyards, but before doing so there are some questions I couldn't find any info for. Hopefully someone who is more knowledgeable than me can give there insight: I had khakis last year, but moved them on. They were waaay too skiddish. I am getting a less...

Thank all of you for your help, unfortunately when I returned outside shortly after making this post, she had passed. Yet this is useful info, God forbid any predators getting in after I have sured up their coop. Thank you again.

One of my hens was injured by a racoon or fox. She doesn't seem to be in much pain, so culling is not an option, and it is too early to tell if there is an infection. This is not a good time financially for me to take her to the vet. I have attached pics, what can be done?

Will this work for a full grown duck?

Hello, today was the first time I could free range my Khakis (4). They are pretty much full grown. I was under the understanding that returning them to the coop would be "easy," because they are pretty herdable...That is not the case. I just spent an hour trying to get them back into their...

I am new to raising poultry/waterfowl. I errored badly in my planning and got the wrong breed for my situation. I have Pekins, for which I underestimated greatly the space that they need. I have 5 females about a month old. 1 had a niacin deficiency, although she seems to have recovered, yet...

They are all hens. I can't have them free range except when I can be out there, a couple hawks come by from time to time, and although we have close to 2 acres, our street is busy, and narrow. The coop I am referring to is not a chicken tractor (I had to look it up). Basically it is a coop...

Hello, I'm new at raising any poultry. My ducklings are one month old, and it is time that I get to planning/building their coop and area. I have some questions before I start gathering materials. I have pekins, and I am assuming of building coop and space based on the largest suggestion of...

This is the last time I will bother you. I just want to say thank you. She's on the road to recovery. Yesterday although it was still hard for her to get up when she did she stood up straight. This morning although not 100% she got up quickly/stronger and has done so multiple times. She...