Recent content by ruthhope
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Questions on a Drake
I suggestthat you should not stress your ducklings by moving them. A 4 hour journey is not difficult for an adult duck, even without the break. But get a pet carrier for moving the drake. If you can get a pet carrier that opens in the top in addition to the front, it is easiest. However, its... -
Ducks that don't Die Horribly?
For some reason it annoyed my husband to have ducks up the steps from the patio to our sliding doors. They loved to site there -- looking in at what we were doing. Husband insisted that I fence the patio -- which I did. Same husband is incapable of closing gates and doors behind him. The new... -
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New ducks hurt and neglected
Thank you for rescuing this poor duck. Its understandable why the duck is terrified having been neglected and then moved homes. I agree that a friend that speak the same language will be needed if not immediately, in the near future when convalescing. A female pekin or muscovy depending on... -
Sad News from Duck Haven Fl
I don't know yet. Her husband is elderly, but he was helping latterly. There is also a devoted volunteer. If I hear anything, I will update here. The main problem is that Eunice was not at all good at fund raising, and depended on folks dropping off duck food and supplies. When she was... -
Sad News from Duck Haven Fl
Eunice Siversten (Owner Duck Haven FL.) A long time Margate Resident, Founder of “Duck Haven” a non-profit over 50 years ago, died in hospital today following a heart attack. Eunice was devoted to caring for abandoned and injured muscovy ducks. She will be greatly missed -- particularly by... -
Need Advice! I dont want to lose my ducks 😞
Wow Jenbirdee, that is a lot of money. I have not had to pay more than $20 a day and often just $10, particularly if I only need help putting my ducks to bed because I can't get back before dark. I do do things for other people, but there are no duck keepers bear by (there are lots of backyard... -
Thank you everyone for sharing your knowledge and helping to save Flora
So happy for you and her. I have been in the position of not being able to afford a scan for my duck at an exotic vet. So I know how you must have felt. Glad your local vet was supportive and that your girl is so much better now. Let us see a photo when the moult is over and she is beautiful... -
Daisy Duckie Hurt Bad
Here are 2 photos of my PingyWingy in the original heavy ducky wheelchair Followed by 2 photos of a lightweight wheelchair I made this year. It doesn't have straps and my disabled duck this year , Benji, could move the wheelchair easily, but wouldn't stay in it. I was frightened he would... -
Welsh Harlequin or Elizabeth Ducks
Female muscovy only have a little red or pink round their faces, which are very sweet. I thought I disliked drakes carruncles, when I first saw feral muscovy drakes. But once you have muscovy drakes and know them, their quirks, and their personalities, the carruncles become an important part... -
What type of duck is he?
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Welsh Harlequin or Elizabeth Ducks
Muscovy are by far the quietest of ducks and the females are both good layers as well as good mamas if you want to hatch some ducklings. My own muscovy are handsome black barred, black and white, and all white. But there are gorgeous lavender and silver varieties, too. Check them out! They are... -
Daisy Duckie Hurt Bad
I was referring to the links a m ready posted above. My computer, where my photos are, is down and I dont have time to fix it until after Thanksgiving. I'll sort out my own photos then -
Daisy Duckie Hurt Bad
Those are the sorts of slings/ducky wheelchairs I have for ducks that are not walking. But the duck has to want to be sat on the sling. This year my juvenile rescue with bowed tibia and foot drop did not want to be on the sling and threw himself off it when I put him on it, so I used a tote bag... -