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    1 yo female pekin suddenly not walking

    It isn't that they stop being able to walk by 8 weeks, it's that they're bred to carry a lot of weight and become over weight easily. That means they're prone to egg/leg issues without strict care, and even with excellent care to prevent issues, they could be predisposed to genetic issues. Many...
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    Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

    Their coop isn't anything special, it really doesn't make sense, but if they are not shut away mid sunset they will protest! I think it's mostly Dougie, she loves her strict routine...
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    Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

    Does anyone else get scolded at bed time every night? "It is growing dark and we have yet to be tended to. Time to scream our disaproval until mother, father, or the neighbours come forward to put us to bed!" - Dougie and Sprightly every freaking day :gig Sometimes I have to lock them up...
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    Call Duck labored breathing - please help!

    It definitely looks to me like she's having difficulty breathing, usually heavy breathing is due to being too warm or due to pain, but this is unlike anything I've seen! If you shine a light through her nares, can you absolutely rule out any blockage? Does she have easy nearby access to water...
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    Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

    I think my partners family were a little concerned today, it's that time of year... the sun comes out, the flowers bloom... and the ducks start surfing. Feathers being yanked, heads being stomped on. You know, full on romance. Rest assured, the "aggression" is fully mutual and consensual, no...
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    Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

    Why are they such divas? No reason in particular, just asking. Tonight I was kind enough to crack three eggs for Dougie and Sprightly, they devoured the shells and then Dougie also ate the yolks-- full dino style-- You'd think they would be satisfied, but no. Sprightly proceeded to walk up to...
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    Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

    Why do ducks have the survival instincts of a potato 😭 They do so many dumb things and most of them seem to feel no fear in the face of danger...
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    Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

    I keep my water chickens in a big protected pen! Of course not! You're perfectly okay to have your preferences, and they make complete sense! Having ducks is an awesome experience, of course you would want to experience it fully. For me, it's quite simple with my girls, in the days I would...
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    Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

    Pretty good! She's not had any issues in quite a while, I'm happy to say! I get weird eggs from her very occassionally but nothing extreme or dangerous these days. *touch wood*
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    Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

    Sorry to hear it! I'm glad you're doing okay though! :hugs They're enjoying it here for sure, Sprightly had some initial interruptions to her adjustments. Poor girl had to deal with 6-7 hours of driving and then just as soon as she had settled she had multiple vet trips, lost a significant...
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    Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

    I don't know, I'm immune to duck filth by now. I kissed Sprightly on the head yesterday and definitely ingested a little of that delightful poopy pond water :sick Oh shoot, I don't even remember typing that part about ducks being superior, I think Dougie stole my phone... :rolleyes:
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    Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

    Long time no speak by the way, how are you??
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    Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

    Wait, fluffy, let me get this straight... You don't want to be screamed at first thing in the morning? Sure, and I suppose you also aren't drawn to grass soup, muddy water buckets and poopy pond water too? Likely story. Everyone wants ducks, they are superior. You're just confused!
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    Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

    My girls would like to know why we allowed it to be windy today. Sprightly is deeply troubled after almost blowing away this morning! To add insult to injury, my partner went to them to reassure them that the sky wasn't falling down, and dared to approach them! They were absolutely horrified...
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    Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

    That's fair, I guess I'm worried because I've not really had any experience with artifical grass, so I've no idea how durable it is, especially with two little dinosaurs! I'll have a look into it tomorrow and try it - if I recall correctly @New duck mommy 2021 used artifical grass once? Did that...
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