Hello from Texas

[Micah 808]

I am totally new to the group and to raising ducks or any type of bird. I'm getting 15 baby ducks in the morning. We are quite excited
Any advice is appreciated looking forward tomeeting many of you!
Hope to hear from U guys soon!

 

[GardenGal]

Welcome to BYC! What kind of ducks are you getting? The four things I know about ducks: they really imprint on their humans, they need fresh water b/c they don't have tear ducts, they eat slugs (which you probably don't worry about in TX, but in WA it's a big deal), and their poop is really slimy. I have chickens, but I know a few ducks Have fun with your ducklings tomorrow! Take lots of pictures

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Micah 808, and

! Pleased you joined us! Yay! Baby Ducks!!! SO exciting. I have had ducks - they are a little more messy than chickens with all their water splashing - but cute and totally worth it. Below are a couple of links you might find useful. Good luck and have fun!!

Here is the BYC duck thread - lot of duck owners here to assist you with questions:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

And here is a link to a hatchery that specializes in ducks - tons of good info on it to become a responsible and successful duck owner - I go there often myself. Go to the care and management link.

http://www.metzerfarms.com/

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[thasista]

Hi from Kentucky!!

 

[Kevin565]

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[sourland]

Good luck with those ducklings! Welcome to BYC.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. Good luck and enjoy.

 

[Micah 808]