mallards

Hey y’all! We have a couple mallard hens who will be moving outside in a few days. I was going to keep them with my chickens (all hens too) until our neighbor offered us this run for free and I’m not one to turn down something free LOL We are going to add hardware cloth up the sides and create...

Hey y’all! Long time chicken, first time duck owner here! We have five 1 week old mallards in our brooder right now, they are healthy and thriving! We are using a large heat plate instead of a lamp. I have the plate on a tilt so the ducklings can find the right spot to get cozy in but the last...

Help- Every few years we get some mallards through the DNR to raise & release. My 7 current mallards are about 3 months old. Today my neighbor and I found FOUR eggs: two in her backyard, one in mine, and one in our actual (tiny) duckpond. We have never found duck eggs before. What should I...

I have four hand raised mallards, two males and two females. They are six months old. Yesterday, the gate to their duck pen was left open and they took off. One of the males circled around and came back. The other three did not. We went looking all over for them. I thought they would stay...

I have four hand raised mallards, two males and two females. They are six months old. Yesterday, the gate to their duck pen was left open and they took off. One of the males circled around and came back. The other three did not. We went looking all over for them. I thought they would stay...

I searched the forums prior to posting this but I either didn't type in the correct words or does not exist. Anyhow... I just ordered some Mallard ducklings from Metzer. I have raised Cayugas, Blue Swedes, Golden Layers, Khaki Campbells, Rouens and Pekins. I noticed the Cayugas take to the...

Hi all, I have a question about these ducks I got from rual king. I was told two different types of duck these could be. Some told me they are mallards and some say they are rouens. I am very confused now because I thought they are mallards. Can anyone give me their opinion on what they might be.

My mallard has been laying eggs and now has quiet the nest of eggs! At least 12 from what I can see! I do plan on keeping some if she is able to hatch them on her own (which she's doing a great job tending to her eggs) but my question is can you sell mallard ducklings in Pennsylvania? I've done...

Hi Everyone! It's been a while!! COVID has been keeping me B U S Y !! (Babysitting for essential working daughters ;)) My Pekin ducks born on Mother's Day (19 weeks) have started mating. I have 1 drake and 3 hens (and a young female Mallard that's been adopted by them). I've been told I should...

My mallard is starting to lay her nest of eggs.. one of my ducks kicked out 2 eggs so far. I did some reading and it sounds like they are "dead" eggs? .. i gathered them up in hopes maybe they arent "dead" eggs and I can hatch them my self? How long can you keep them in the open without a...

hello everyone! Can someone tell me if we're allowed to post amazon wish lists for our feathered babies? :) I'm on a Facebook group and we gift others.. so fun! Was wondering if that is allowed here? Thanks!!

hello guys! I got baby ducks around the first week of April.. 3 days ago I finally go my first egg!! I have mallard and pekins.. im looking to hatch some of my mallard eggs but I have no idea how to identify them.. does it belong to a mallard or a pekin momma? They aren't very big but I'm...

So this morning my sister discovered a duck nest while she was out walking the dog. There are seven eggs so far, and we are fairly certain they are Mallards. Like the title suggests, there is no water within a half mile of our house. We live on a road out in the country so there aren't many...

During mating season the drakes plumage will molt from the brown you usually see on females, to the iconic green and white you typically see in pictures. He's not a juvenile, so do you think he could be a hybrid? Or is there some other reason?

Yesterday only one pair of wild Mallards were swimming in our semi-natural pool… Today there were four, two pairs: That means: Spring can't be too far away! Mallards know…

We have 3 free range ducks with no coop - one male Peking, one female Peking and a male Khaki Campbell. About a week ago 2 male Mallards showed up and are working very hard to be accepted. They appear to be and act young. My questions are 1) should they be eating the duck feed I am currently...

The 2 wild mallard ducklings I raised this summer appear to be hanging around for the long haul. Which is wonderful BUT. I have a duck enclosure that is 20 x 10 with a garden shed off the side for night time housing. Fully fenced, top and sides. I had that enclosure divided roughly in half...