One of my two ducks was killed this evening by a raccoon that pinned it down. I'm at a loss with what to do with my other duck. I don't want to get rid of her but everything I've read suggests that I get another duck for her. I don't even know where to begin finding an adult female pekin duck...
My ducks completely destroyed my backyard last year, like not a blade of grass left, literally. They have their duck house, small pond and an area that they can be fenced off into by their house but they are spoiled and I let them have the run of the whole yard half the time. I have had them...
Guess who ... :frow The weather here in St. Louis has been crazy. We went right from summer into winter this year and I think the sudden change has messed with the ducks natural processes. I was wondering if anyone else has noticed this in their flocks. There really isn't a gradual transition...
So the dog bite is doing better but a new development came up tonight and I'm not sure what to do. One of the ducks is making a raspy breathing sound, almost like when you're congested with drainage. She was completely fine this morning and this evening her eyes were watery and she's making...
I have 2 female pekin ducks that are about 3 years old. I noticed last night that my one duck couldn't stand on her leg and was using her wing to pull herself out of hiding. She was filthy from playing in the mud so I took her inside and put her in the bathtub. She cleaned and preened and...
My pekins love romaine lettuce. I had bought a 6 pack at Sam's and they have already eaten all of it, with the help of my rabbit and turtles. I just got a recall notice stating that the lettuce may be contaminated with E. coli? I can't seem to find anything online about how/if E. coli...
I have 2 female Pekin ducks. They are about 2 years old and they have free run of the backyard, a pond, toys, food, shade, and seem happy... most of the time. I've noticed recently that my one duck is bullying the other when it comes to sharing food. I give them lettuce and melon in the...