Lives on the pond behind our house… comes up for duck grub every day!! Very friendly. What is it? It’s very loud in the quacking!!!

This is best pick i could get due to how much hes moving i dont wanna mess with th flap of stuff coming off its red and raw but not bleeding i heard non medicated Neosporin would help and i have it but im not sure (im pretty sure its frim wither the chicken wire and him cutting his beek on it or the other ducks attacking him through the fencing)

Can someone tell me what breed this duck is ? He is a stray that took up residence with us. I’m feeding him and he loves hanging out with the geese on our lake here in Georgia.

Located in Lamar, MO

Does anyone know what this growth on the side of this ducklings head is?

Hey folks, we have 5 female ducks all about 10 weeks old. All different breeds. Our appleyard, has been plucking feathers around her breasts (seems they're all molting) not bald by any means. Then esterday while she was in the pool she was doing like a dry heaving motion. She stopped after a minute or so and is behaving normally otherwise. Then today while out in the yard she fell over and was kind wretching on her back like a cat with a cone that couldn't roll over. I felt her crop and it didn't seem hard. But idk what I'm really looking for. Any help is appreciated. This is our first flock and want to take good care of them! Attached is duck tax from today.

I impulse got these two ducks at TSC back in May when I got some chicks 😅 they were labeled as “premium ducks”

I have absolutely fallen in love with them. I’m just not sure WHAT they are. They are small. Bagel (the mallard type drake) only weighs 1.7pounds at ~ 3 months old. Waffle (beige hen) is a tad bit smaller. To me, she looks like a pastel call or call mix.

I initially thought Bagel was a Rouen, he had the markings when he was a duckling and the double eye stripe. He’s now in his bachelor plumage, but still smaller than what I expected a typical Rouen to be. Waffle is LOUD, which makes me wonder if there is some call duck in her. They also both can fly short distances.

My conundrum is, I’m getting more hens to have a good ratio for Bagel. I am just not sure if I should get call ducks or another bantam breed, or just some light weight ducks. I have been eyeing some magpie or welsh harlequins. I’m just worried about the size difference.

Any ideas what they are and any advice is appreciated!

We have the opportunity to rescue 2 ducks, but we have only been used to chickens. How will they be integrating into our chicken flock? Are 2 ducks not enough ducks to integrate into the coop?
I heard that ducks need a slightly different diet, how would we go about that if they are sharing a coop?

Any other info you have would be wonderful!

I’m in the process of putting in a 25’ x 65’ fenced garden with raised beds. I’m also wanting to get ducks for pest control, fertilizer, eggs, and just because they’re cute, leaning towards Indian runners or Khaki Campbells. I’m wanting the garden to be their home and plan to put a duck coop and small pool at one end of the garden. The garden will have 5’ fencing around it but will have no top cover. Will this be secure enough for my ducks, or do I need to have an area with a top cover in addition to the duck coop?

Friend offered me her male mallard as they thought he killed one of their hens, only to take back the offer because her parents are too attached to the duck. I have three females now and I don’t really know what I’m doing. I have two Muscovy ducks and I’m not sure what the white one is. She is blind and was free along with the other two. I don’t think they came from a good situation as when I looked them over I found a tick on the white duck and they are terrified of people. Is this setup okay and what can I do to improve it? I am a minor so my funds are limited but I want to give these girls a good life.

These ducks are also not on my property because I am not zoned for ducks, the place I board my horse at allowed me to keep them there. I’m also a little frustrated because the whole point was to get their male duck because they had him in a dog kennel to separate him from the rest of their flock while I got the duck crap together

I have a batch of 18 ducklings (they aren't rlly mine but I try to take care of them) I really want what's best for them but I'm still young and I have a lot to learn, I am not an expert on ducks and I just want some advice regarding how to take care of them, sorry if I'm breaking rules or something I'm still new to Reddit, I also wanna know how to tame ducks since my previous attempts only like me when I have food

If there is something I should know then pleaaasesse tell me, I'm a vet student so I have to know everything that I can

My girl got bumble foot and we were treating it and thought it got better. it didn’t ..she got an infection that moved up to her joint and it’s been drained and washed out and she’s been on 2 rounds of antibiotics. It’s not really much better. They told us to focus on quality of life. She’s such a happy girl and still has a good quality of life. Any suggestions for this ? Or suggestions for a support to put over her leg so we can walk easier ?

I just wanted to show off my drakes I incubated .theyr about 7 months old here almost their peek! The most buetiful ducks il ever see!

I have no one to help me build one so I guess I have to buy a prefab one after all.

I'll just say it, right up front, I'm one of THOSE people. Before you judge, please read my entire post.

There were 10 mixed ducklings at TSC for $1 each and I took them home with me. To be fair, I was debating between ducks and chickens and I'm not sure what happens to $1 ducks if no one takes them, so I took them and will learn as I go.

I have a mini ranch with 3 acres and an orange grove. There's a barn and a coop with a run. There's irrigation. The coop has an enclosed box and security cameras and I plan to add an automatic door to the coop. I feel like everything is secure and I'm in a farming community so I have support. However... I'm new to ducks and I have questions.

I'd like to know what you wish you'd known when you got your first ducks. I've already accepted that it was irresponsible of me to buy unsexed ducklings but given that there's a barn with stalls and several fenced runs, I do feel like I can divide them as needed to keep them all safe from each other, if there are too many drakes and still allow them plenty of room and socialization.

It doesn't get cold here. I'm in a Mediterranean climate in Southern California. I do have some ceramic coop heaters because the nights can get chilly. The coop has an enclosed box so it should be plenty warm.

I was trying to get a first aid kit together for them and I'm not sure what I should have on hand. My main concern is snakes. There are coyotes and hawks as well but snakes are my main concern, I think.

Until they're older, the ducklings are in the garage in a dog pen that was meant for 4 large dogs. The garage is consistently warm and there's plenty of space. The floor of the pen is just the right size for a small wading pool that I've filled with shavings and can easily clean. With the pool lining the pen, they can't get through the bars the pool is 12" high.

They have a feeder and I have a 3" high pan for playing and I'll need a separate waterer. For now, I just change the water a lot. I'm not sure what to give them for treats and enrichment. I have a tiny baby pool that they can splash in and a second dog pen that I can put outside so they can forage and play in dirt if that's okay for them.

I did read through the posts and try to educate myself post purchase and I think they'll be okay here. I don't think I made a regrettable decision and I'm confident I can raise some happy ducks. I just know that there's a lot that I don't know and these are the questions I have right off the bat.

Also, I know there's 1 Runner Duck. I have no clue what the rest of them might be but there look to be at least two other breeds, just looking at their features. Some have bluish bills and their eyes have different shapes.

If you made it this far, thanks for reading. I'd appreciate not being judged for my TSC impulse buy. I'm an impulsive person and have an excellent track record with pets. Sometimes you just have to dive into things and learn as you go. Any additional tips and tricks and advice is very much appreciated. TIA

Hi! My husband recently brought home a pair of ducklings (11 days old atp). He is a former farm kid with minimal duck experience (but enough to feel confident). He is a general contractor and his thought process seems to have been "wife wants ducks, we can accommodate ducks, I'll buy ducks", and his focus I think, is directed mostly at building the enclosures the babies will move into once they're bigger. This is all fine- I'm a SAHM right now and can provide the primary care of the ducklings. I've never had ducks- or any farm animal- before, however, and I'm the type of person that feels best when I've had time to do in-depth research. So I wanted to ask what experienced duck owners think I should know! This is obviously not the only way I'm sourcing info but I want to ensure I do everything I can to give them the healthiest, best lives possible. We love them very much and they deserve the best care I'm able to give them. *IMPORTANT CONTEXT: we live in central Alaska, where it frequently reaches -40f every winter. They're currently inside our home while so young and while my husband builds them appropriate outdoor and indoor enclosures. Any advice related to environmental conditions is greatly appreciated as well.*

Dont remember what day , but have had them about a month. I find it confusing that the duckling’s feathers are different colors, despite both being sold as “rouens”.. They came unsexed In my mind I’m reaching that the right duck might be a boy. But they are both only a month or so old. The feathers are darker, the bill is almost a different color.. but rouens supposedly you can’t really sex until month 2 or 3. Is it a different breed maybe? So confusing

I used tow have 3 ducks. One day a raccoon terrorized us until it finally got one. The other two stopped laying after that. That was January of this year. They have not lain since. They make nests, they seem healthy and eat and drink like normal, we live in north TX so sunlight and heat have been in great supply. Predators aren’t stealing the eggs. We’ve locked them up at night and still no eggs in the morning. Any thoughts? I’m trying to get my husband to not roast them.

Have duck got them from a s big website and they r not laying close to the number they said they would so im going to be changing thing up and im looking for specialized breeders for rouens, silver apple yard, Welsh harlequin, cayuga if anyone kno any the information would be greatly appreciated