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Duck pond is driving us crazy - ready to give up my precious ducks :( Advice?
Hello, So my husband and I just spent almost two hours cleaning out our large duck filter. We have a nice pump, connected to a filter with sponges and bio-balls. This shoots out to the waterfall that falls into the pond. It lasts for a few weeks, and then becomes so full of muck and sludge that... -
My duck has stopped walking. :(
My families duck, "spider-man" is less than a year old. She has recently begun laying eggs and has been a reasonably happy duck. A few months ago her sisters were all killed by raccoons and I found her in the corner of her house covered in blood. It wasn't hers. A week ago I gave four young... -
My young Rouens sit on my Pekin in the water?? Help me understand.... ?
Good morning y'all, I have one female Pekin who just began to lay eggs one week ago. This was my first experience with duck eggs. After my Pekin's three sisters died by raccoon, I adopted/bought seven young Rouens. Five have recently turned into males and there are two females. The five boys... -
Our first ducks egg - help
Sooo I am sure y'all have responded to this question countless times, I still need help! Our oldest Pekin just laid her first egg in her temporary shelter. My five-year-old REFUSES to let us put it in the refrigerator and was very, very happy and proud of her Spider-Man. We have Rouen's who... -
Introduction - Saryn & Heinz
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? We have ducks! We bought four Pekins from Tractor Supply. Unfortunately, three were eaten by raccoons while in their temporary shelter. We are currently building a large enforced, colorful duck mansion. :) With Covid and toddlers...- Sarynu
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