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I recently picked up 11 new ducks, which are all 1 year of age. Within the new flock I have only 1 Cayuga drake. I am adding these 11 new ducks to my current flock. I currently had 1 female and 2 drakes. Those 3 are now 5 months of age. I kept the 2 flocks separate for 1 week, I let my 3...
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This morning I needed to pull a blood feather that was bleeding all over from her right wing. At 1st I though it was injury, she will run into things. But now I have seen them bullying her. I was outside all day with them. At 1st I thought they were grooming her. So I...
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Just some background information. I have 4 ducks all just over 15 weeks old. 1 female Khaki, 1 female Pekin, 1 male Khaki and last but not least 1 male Runner. My female pekin came to me as a day old duckling-blind, she will on/off have a bum leg (but able to walk) and has an...
Do you have pictures of your duck brooder? I have a pretty good set up already, but am just making sure I have everything I need. If you have pictures I would LOVE to see them :)
I will definitely post pictures. I was hoping for a regular Pekin, but the hatchery I am going through only has the Jumbo. I have found another local hatchery which has the regular. I am thinking about just getting my feet wet with the Runners and KCs 1st then add on this fall or next spring...
Thank you so much for your awesome advice! I have a 2 yr old daughter as well, and I must say she is excited! But mommy is more excited! I have always wanted ducks and have heard such great things.
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I am about to place my order from a local hatchery. I am a 1st time duckling/duck owner. I currently live on a small hobby farm. My family and I have decided that this is the year we will start to get animals for our farm. I am currently getting 20 chicks, and 4-6 ducklings. At this time...