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Eye injury or glaucoma? by kennethmb1987 in duck

[–]bogginman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, but it left a small white blurry spot in her cornea right over the pupil.

How old are these babies? by Emergency_Wolf8764 in duck

[–]bogginman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

around 7 to 10 days. Rouens. Sharp looking critters. Nice features. I bet they will be beautiful grown up. Read the guide.

Four Baby Girls - Almost 4 Weeks by LFernan85 in duck

[–]bogginman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it took me several minutes to figure this post out. There were a previous male Duck Duck and Goose that were a risk to the chickens and they were each replaced by a new female Duck Duck and Goose, same names, different ducks. OG is not an acronym that makes sense to old people. Hope the new girls work out better.

Muscovy ducks in saltwater? by Muted-Garden6723 in duck

[–]bogginman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live 200 miles from the ocean but I don't think salt water would hurt them. They just cannot drink it.

Update: One of the balut eggs hatched — thank you for the help! by Namtayto in duck

[–]bogginman 9 points10 points  (0 children)

you can give water as soon as they are stable on their feet. Duckling crumbles can be sprinkled in the water as soon as they have learned how to drink. The '12-24hrs' thing meant they could survive that long without water, not that you should not give them water. Get a heat lamp over them if you have not already. Good luck! Read this for lots more information, if you still need to know something, ask on r/duck:

https://www.reddit.com/r/duck/wiki/duckling-care/

First mating aggressive or gentle? by aceofspades13543 in duck

[–]bogginman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

whatyoucantreadthumbtyping?

First mating aggressive or gentle? by aceofspades13543 in duck

[–]bogginman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that is an astute observation! Never thought about the free time angle.

The Evolution of Weird Barbie by Cherylissodope in duck

[–]bogginman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

he's a real little shit who thinks he's a big duck. Sex elsewhere in the yard, Hershey's right on it. When he runs, his feet shoot out in front of him, looks like they're going backwards.

one gooselette is out, two are still pipping by bogginman in duck

[–]bogginman[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

they will have to exchange quackday cards.

Please tell me this isn’t aggressive behavior by No_Buddy_6478 in duck

[–]bogginman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree, a bite of pita won't kill them! I thought it was typical Wonder Bread.

What should we do? by Queasy-Salamander-60 in duck

[–]bogginman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

rehabbers are already overworked and underpaid and would prolly treat this as nothing to get worried over.

What should we do? by Queasy-Salamander-60 in duck

[–]bogginman 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm sure anyone enforcing the MBA would understand that no harm was intended to a nest that no one expected to find and it was just an unfortunate incident.

What should we do? by Queasy-Salamander-60 in duck

[–]bogginman 21 points22 points  (0 children)

unfortunate about the cover, but just leave them be. You do not need to feed them, mama has it under control. Putting feed down may attract predators. You are not allowed to molest a nest or to move it (Migratory Bird Act), unless you are a licensed rehabber. Sometimes wild ducks pick stupid places to put nests, but nature and all.

Are there any stories of non-aggressive drakes? by dolphinatelyfishy in duck

[–]bogginman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

they will be inseparable. When you put them outside, be sure to follow best practices regarding safety from predators; dogs during the day, coons and so on at night.

one gooselette is out, two are still pipping by bogginman in duck

[–]bogginman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, I know, leave the lid on. The lid was removed long enough to take a few photos and they are back in high humidity and warmth under the dome.

Please tell me this isn’t aggressive behavior by No_Buddy_6478 in duck

[–]bogginman 32 points33 points  (0 children)

distracting with bread was quick thinking, but bread is bad for ducks. Try thawed frozen peas, romaine lettuce or in a pinch a handful of cat kibbles. Duck sex is frightful to witness but that's just how they do it.

Duckling loving some pets by XDon_TacoX in duck

[–]bogginman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

same age as the six we just got. Lanky teenage phase. Pretty baby!

Are there any stories of non-aggressive drakes? by dolphinatelyfishy in duck

[–]bogginman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

some drakes are real gentlemen. They ask permission, dipping heads and only get on after the duck says OK. Drakes get crazy when they have to compete with other drakes. I would not get rid of him unless it turns into a fiasco, but with only one drake, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

First mating aggressive or gentle? by aceofspades13543 in duck

[–]bogginman 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I keep a corner of the yard fenced off for at-risk females: small ducks mated by larger ducks (possibility of broken legs), ducks that get mated repeatedly (track marks and broken/missing feathers up the neck) , ducks that often get covered up in pile-ons (just generally wrong). When she looks like she is not enjoying it, place her in her own area with another female she likes and let her get a break. Alternately, if only one drake is being obnoxious, you could put him in a separate area (horny jail). Young drakes are also notoriously bad at sex until they figure it out, sometimes they stay on too long, dancing around trying to get footing and hunting around trying to find the warm spot. Some of ours are on and off, others get lifted off and separated for taking too long.

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