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My call ducks have the same illness... help
Hi. Apple Cider Vinegar would be a good idea... ...but do think to NOT use metal waterer, or you could kill your ducks...! (For the record : I would NOT use Apple Cider Vinegar for more than 24-36 hours.) You could also mix some Thyme with their food : it won't hurt them. What do you use... -
What colour are my Indian Runner ducklings?
Hi. Even though I have made a lot of research, I can't figure out what colour are my Indian Runner ducklings... Thus, any help would be appreciated! (Talk genetic to me!! Teach me what you know, please...!!) • 2-months-old juvenile duck (♀) : • She has a bit of Black on her wings... ... -
Pls help, my ducks won't shut up
Hi. At least, your ducklings make a good alarm...!! Could you post pictures of your ducklings and of their shelter...? Just so you know : owning only two ducks is a bad idea... But owning only two ducklings, and no other duck...? It is a worse idea... Your ducklings DON'T feel safe. If... -
Baby Duck hasn't grown in a week
Hi. You could want to read this article : https://saltinmycoffee.com/runt-ducklings/ Good luck! -
Will two hen ducks mate with each other?
Hi! When I say "Blue", I mean the lighter, greyish coloured feathers... If my understanding is right, it is the Blue gene that causes these feathers to be so light (?); so, I just call them "Blue". In any case, Buff is a prettier colour that I thought. (I have seen pictures of Orpington... -
Good show quaility magpie/ancona call ducks.
Hi. Could you post pictures of your ducks? People (experts) may then see if they really are "not suitable for shows" or not... -
Will two hen ducks mate with each other?
Hi. They do. I have seen mines do it even though they have drakes to mate with them... (When you think your girls are overmated, but you then see them mount each others...) But I didn't know duck hens would go at it at 4-months-old!! They are cute. (Pictures are pretty too, of course!!!) I... -
Peeps in Europe!
Hi. Looks like Mycoplasma to me... Where are your new chickens from? ...Do you know if they were on antibiotics before bringing them in...? I would put one tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar per liter of water in the chickens' waterer - for 24-36 hours. (Being careful to NOT put Vinegar in...- Papaye
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Dutch Hookbill colors...?
Hi. I have never heard about Mallard patterned Dutch Hookbill ducks... but solid coloured ones exist : I know of a person selling them in France - entirely Black, Blue, and Brown ducks... (and White, of course!) Dark Dusky coloured ducks are born entirely black. Here ... -
New call duck breeder pair and babies need colors id
Hi. • Dad looks Snowy/Silver - don't know how you would call this colour... ...but here : https://shagbarkbantams.com/our-hatchery/call-ducks/call-duck-in-snowy/ • Mom is Emery Penciled. Here are pictures of Penciled ducks ... -
Feather colour?
Hi. A shame. I would really have liked to see a picture of your duckling's dad...! Your duckling is Mallard patterned. ...Colour looks to be Blue Fawn to me... (Meaning : Blue phase Mallard.) I have just searched pictures on the Internet to see if your duckling could be Pastel instead, but... -
Feather colour?
Hi. Are your duck's parents yours...? Do you have pictures of them? And could you post pictures of your oldest Call? -
Did I hatch a Lavender or Lilac Swedish duck? Some other color?
Hi! Same. I'm so grateful there are people who take the time to explain the different colours (names + genetic)... I have learned a lot thanks to them, AND thanks to the Calculator : https://kippenjungle.nl/kruisingEend.html But we still need more pictures to put images to colours. I own a... -
Did I hatch a Lavender or Lilac Swedish duck? Some other color?
Hi. Hmmmm... I have indeed read somewhere Lavender were TWO Blue alleles instead, and so, a lighter phase of Lilac...? So, it is a bit confusing... In case you would be interested to know... in France : • what we usually call "Lavender" is, in fact, the Splash colour - so, NO Brown allele... -
Did I hatch a Lavender or Lilac Swedish duck? Some other color?
Hi. Ah, ah! Never too late to learn! I was so confused, when I found myself with this duckling... : I had never seen a Splash duckling, so I thought I had a (somewhat light) Snowy (Harlequin) coloured duckling...!! From what I have learned : yes, they can. In fact, your seller was... -
Two eggs moved and emptied
Hi. Could be a crow or a rat : both can steal eggs from broody hens, AND are even smart enough to not be seen by your drake... -
Did I hatch a Lavender or Lilac Swedish duck? Some other color?
Hi. If you want to see Lilac coloured ducklings, go see this thread : Lilac Indian runner? Genetics. And if you want to see what a Splash one look like... ...here is a Splash coloured Duclair duckling : Duclair ducks are not Swedish ducks, but they are similar. So, do compare your Swedish... -
Blue Swedish Ducklings
Hi! Well... Blue Swedish ducks are not sexable by their juvenile plumage, so you would need to voice sex them. How old are they? And do you have pictures? (Some boys' bill start to turn green really early, so if yours do, you can assume it is a drakelet.) -
Cant figure out what our 'premium' ducks from tractor supply are.
Hi. They look like Runners, though Theodore seem thicker (neck) than she should be... ...Not even sure Alvin is purebred : she looks stubby (lower half) - kind of...? Of course : they could look like it due to the pictures - hard to see! Are "Premium ducks" supposed to be purebred? I am not... -
Duck
Hi. Are you sure your boy is a Rouen? Could you post pictures of him, please; so we can see for ourselves if he really is a Rouen drake, and if he looks healthy? Also, it would help if could answer some questions... • What do you feed your drake, exactly? • Has he an unlimited access to...