duck adoption

  1. Aelrift

    New muscovy duck, keep it quiet???

    i found a drowning muscovy yesterday and brougghht it home. It's only a few days old, its eating and drinking but only when "forced" to( i have to really insist) the biggest prinlem is how loud it is.The only way ive found to keep it quiet so far is to put a towel/ my shirt over him and hold it...
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  2. Aelrift

    Worried about air cell

    The egg is about 20 days old now, I know muscovy eggs take longer to hatch, but the air cell still looks like a day1 air cell. I left the humidity on 23% for the night, and I checked back this morning, it's still the same size, what do i do?
  3. brooder

    Tips on separating a duckling?

    Hi, It is a shame I have to post this thread, but I honestly cannot think of any alternative solutions to my problem. About a month ago, I purchased six ducklings, knowing three of them would have to be sold or given away to people who would give them a good life. I only had room for three...
    • brooder
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  4. W

    Hard black plumage on my Pekin duckling

    I'm new to the duck raising community. We just bought three Pekins from tractor supply and 2 of them have these hard black feathers on their backs. I don't know if they are molting or what please help me learn!!
    • Willdeasman
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    • duck adoption duck advice questions
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  5. K

    New Duckling! Please help:)

    Hello everyone! So.. long story short a friend of mine got a duck while living in a dorm and her RA obviously told her to get rid of it. I'm known as an animal lover, and she asked me to take her until summer break. So I just have a few basic questions I could really use the communities help...
    • kenhen
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    • duck duck adoption duck advice duckling lonely duck young ducks
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  6. Berrybirds

    Baby Drake problem.

    I have a issue my father won’t let me keep my drakes because he wants egg layers but doesn’t want to have duckling. We don’t want to give them to any random people or have to kill them. So I’m wondering if we could give them to someone here. We also have another hen Rouen with the drakes. The...
  7. rainbowflight

    Two 3-year-old female Muscovy ducks, Southern California

    Hello! I am looking to find a new home for my two 3-year-old female Muscovy ducks. I have had them since they were ducklings but won't be able to keep them any longer as I am moving away. If you are interested and near Orange County / Los Angeles / San Diego area, please let me know!
  8. M

    Looking for cayuga ducklings for sale in georgia

    I live in the athens area (Georgia) and I am in search of Cayuga ducklings. I want 5 less than three week old females and am willing to pay 8$ each (though you can contact me to negotiate that). I can drive an hour to an hour an a half away but any further than that and you would half to meet me...
    • mag 29
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    • cayuga cayuga ducklings cayuga ducks duck duck adoption
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  9. annaBsChick

    Adopting Chickens from Animal Shelters

    Hey did you guys know that there is a website (Adopt a Bird Network) you can go to which provides listings for the different chickens and ducks who are in animal shelters around the US? They also do daily posts in their Instagram and Facebook about them too. It is worth checking out---an...
  10. Kenny_

    Duck Breeding Question

    Can a Cayuga Drake breed with a Mallard hen? Does that even matter the variety? Thanks for your time! Sorry if this is a silly question!
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    • cayuga ducks duck adoption mallard ducks
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  11. AshleyNicole06

    I want to see your ducks!

    I want to see pictures of your feather babies! ...And their names.. :) Still deciding on a name for my Cayuga. Thought about Oliver.. but got told no. Lol Puddles, Waddles and Bear
  12. Kallywumpus

    ISO Ducks in WA/OR

    I have a lonely Khaki Campbell drake who would really like some friends. Ordering chicks is the next step, but I thought I'd check around here to see if anyone nearby is looking to downsize? They don't have to be Khakis, but friendly. I currently live near Walla Walla, WA but would be willing to...
  13. Reiki Rooster

    Adult Duck with Crooked Neck?

    So sorry just found this forum, I originally posted this under emergencies. My old hen passed away just the other night, my drake is a mess without her. I've contacted my local farmer, who I've gotten Guinea fowl from in the past. They told me the have 3 females I can choose from. My ducks are...
    • Reiki Rooster
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    • crooked neck duck adoption duck advice wry neck
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  14. Reiki Rooster

    Crooked Neck Adult Duck?

    My old hen passed away just the other night, my drake is a mess without her. I've contacted my local farmer, who I've gotten Guinea fowl from in the past. They told me the have 3 females I can choose from. My ducks are our pets so at the most I can handle would be 2 females. The woman told me...
  15. R

    Getting a new buddy for my duck.

    so recently my Peking duck lost her best friend and she has been super lonely. She follows us everywhere quaking wants to come inside and it’s sad watching her ourtside by herself. She is a free range duck and stays on our property which is not currently fully fenced. ( currently under...
    • Rosiecheeks
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    • duck adoption free range ducks new flock member
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  16. AshleyNicole06

    Duck things!! HELP please?!

    Rescued a male duck.. now my 3 drakes are acting shy and my biggest one isn’t really fond of him he pulls on his feathers. Is this normal behavior? I know they’re not used to him yet. I don’t know if they ever will. My poor babies! Will adding this duck change their whole routine? Like coming in...
    • AshleyNicole06
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    • drake duck duck adoption new additions to flock
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  17. annaBsChick

    Adopt A Bird Network

    Did you know you can adopt chickens, ducks and other poultry in need?? This is so cool! - Here is a link to their initial site - http://www.adoptabirdnetwork.com/ They also have pages on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adoptabirdnetwork/ and Instagram -...
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  18. Ducksnchicken12

    Duck identification

    Hello all! I am a new duck owner. I adopted Ricky and Lucy a few months ago, and I'm curious what breed they are. I've searched everywhere online and can't find anything that looks like them. Thanks! They are very tiny, probably about 2lbs
  19. RunGuy77

    Runner ducks in need of a new home uk

    Hi, So this year, our trout & white runner ducks managed to sit and raise seven beuterful ducklings. Despite the urge to keep them all, at eight weeks, it's now time for these teenage ducks to find a new home. We are located in south Staffordshire U.K., and would like our broode to go to a...
  20. Sam Pritchard

    ISO ducks!

    recently moved up to Livingston manor New York. I kept my two girls in their new coop for 3 weeks and then let them out to play in the pond. They refused to come back at night and the pond is too big for me to herd them back. One of the girls died the first night- no sign of her. Assuming fox or...
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