Went to go and let my ducks out for the day. It's pouring down.. I thought the ducks would be happy. I open the door and took cover as they normally come flying at me.. nothing.
They're all just sat looking at me I thought ducks were meant to love rain? They've been out in worse. I've left the...
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Mine are still tucked up in bed...
Everyone I've spoken to thinks I'm nuts but my boy Eddie keeps closing one eye (even when walking about). He does open it but it's closed mostly. I can't see anything visibly wrong with the eye. He's shed a few tears while I've held him out of the one eye but it's not gooey and I can't see any...
Yes, unfortunately it is liquid. I managed to do it tonight with the bread again but he really does hate it and it takes waaaaay too long! He also spits some of it out. It's not ideal as he needs the correct amount. I'm going back to the vets to get his stitches out tomorrow, I'll ask if they...
I'm really struggling to give Squidge his antibiotics. Vet told me to put it on bread but he hates bread. I'm worried that if I syringe it in he will get it in his lungs... HELP ASAP. Any tips ANY information please!!
Just an update for everyone that gave advice on Squidge. He's doing much better today. He's finished his meds and is eating again! Poop is still a little green but back to normal state (other than colour) but it's no longer fluorescent. He's finally back out in the duck house tonight, after...
I rang the vet, they said it's because of the antibiotics and the fact he isn't eating as much! He's nearly finished the antibiotics now. He will be off on Saturday. I've been told it should clear up, if not to bring him back in.
I rant
PLEASE HELP.
My lovely duck Squidge was bitten by a jack Russell that had dug it's way into our garden. I took him to the vet, he got cleaned up! He's been fine for the last 3 days, he's been living in our house so I can keep close watch. I wake up this morning and his poop is fluorescent...
BUMBLEFOOT **
So I check my ducks feet every two days. Noticed today Squeak it startin to get bumble foot. Hasn't even got a black head of it yet, just a bump with a tiny hole. What should I do? I've been looking it up all day and so many peo0le say different things. Really would appreciate any...
Probably a stupid question.
I have three brown mallard, I always thought brown mallards : female. But they have green heads coming? Male or female? Dosent really matter but would just be nice to know.
My two boys are pecking at each others necks whenever I'm around them. Any reason for this? (pretty new to having ducks, less than a year) I thought I was making progress with them as they are now comfortable with me and love following me around and having cuddles. But whenever I go to see them...
Been looking after this little one and I just thought it was going to be completely white BUT I had a good look while they were having a little bath, it's got a few black feathers coming... any idea on what kind of "mallard" is white and black? I've never seen one!!!
I can't stop thinking about it :( poor little lady. I just hope she's safe and being looked after, tho I haven't had an update. I'd drive down myself if I didn't have baba ducks to look after. Never even seen this happen before.