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awwwww they are so cute, hope they settle in well

Heidi

In my previous post I mentioned my duck was lame, I think it has happened through flying off somewhere and landing awkwardly. the lameness is quite bad. I have confined the duck so he is having rest rather than more flying. He is looking very miserable poor thing. He can still walk about in his pen,...

Thanks - keep your opinions coming.

Is it possible for me to clip the ducks wings?

I was considering getting the vet to do it the first time, then I would do it after that?

(Im on the understanding this is something that needs to be done regularly??? - approx how often does it need doing?)

Heidi

We have rescued a duck that was facing certain death from a swan when it was only approx a day old. The duck is now 10 weeks old - I believe to be male and is quite a character! It now flies!!! which is great in some respects as obviously it is a bird and this is what they do however it has created ...

Thank you!

I have taken a look at the website and I think in my infinite wisdom I have a girlie duck!

Heidi

I thought I knew that I had a female! :oops: though it would appear there is a chance she might be a he! I have ordered Katie Thears book - so maybe it will be in there but I thought I would ask you guys for opinions/ideas. I spoke to a lady who keeps ducks in effort to try and track down a mate for...

Thanks for the lovely welcome everyone!


Heidi

two legged variety! (I think the four legged would be easier tho!)




Heidi

thank you very much

I will take a look for the book!

Im sure the age wont matter that much but Im worried about the size difference iykwim

I shall look forward to being on this forum regularly!


Heidi

Hi, I am a newbie to this forum. I have a five week old Mallard that I am hoping to get a mate for. Can anyone offer any advice as to whether I should get a similar aged duck or get a two week old duckling? (I was hoping to get a duckling approx 2week old... subject to advice!) Can anyone reccommend...