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We found 32 results for category 'Waterfowl Care'
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Can different waterfowl breeds cross-breed?
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Yes, it is genetically possible for any breed of duck to cross with any other breed of duck, and any goose breed can also cross with other breeds of...
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How do you pick up a duck?
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Ducks are particularly prone to injuries to their legs and wings, so whenever you attempt to pick one up, make sure that you move deliberately and...
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At what age do ducks and geese start laying eggs?
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Assuming that they have had proper care, lighter-weight duck breeds mature sexually at 17-24 weeks of age and begin laying eggs at that time. ...
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Do ducks and geese have to have swimming water?
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While ducks and geese DO need fresh, clean drinking water, and ideally have ready access to a shallow area with "dipping" water (enough for them to...
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Will ducks attack children?
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It is extremely rare for a duck to attack a person. As prey animals, their main defense is to run or fly away. There is a
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What causes the black spots on my duck's bill?
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Well...melanin and xanthophyll, of course!
In most cases, black spots on a duck's bill and legs are simply melanin skin pigment, which is...
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What are mule ducks?
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A "mule" duck is a sterile hybrid cross between a Muscovy and a Pekin.Because these two breeds have been genetically isolated for 50 million years,...
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Is the floor surface important with ducks and geese?
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Yes!--it is very important. As babies, ducklings and goslings need a surface they can grip until their leg muscles and hips are strong, just as with...
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How do I introduce new ducks into my flock?
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With ducks, the process is usually simpler than when introducing chickens to each other. Normally, you can simply put ducks together and within a few...
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Why don't you offer a vaccination for ducklings and goslings?
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Thankfully, ducks and geese are less prone to most common poultry diseases and parasites, so they don't need to be vaccinated. Chickens and turkeys...
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What is the life expectancy of ducks and geese?
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If cared for properly, ducks can live to 7-10 years, and some exceptional birds may live longer than that. Geese normally live 10-15 years, but there...
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Do ducks and geese make good pets?
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Yes, they do!--but it's important to remember that they are not dogs or cats - or even chickens! And that's some of the fun of keeping them--learning...
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Can ducks and geese survive on a pond?
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Yes--potentially! But before you release a few ducks or geese onto your backyard pond, here are some things to consider: ...
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Do ducks, geese, and chickens get along with each other?
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Yes! Generally speaking, ducks, geese, and chickens (and most other types of fowl) get along really well with one another without too many issues,...
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Can ducks and geese be outside during the winter?
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Yes! Ducks and geese have a wonderful fluffy undercoating beneath their feathers called "down" that is generally considered by outdoorsy-people to be...
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What's the right ratio of males to females for ducks and geese?
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Duck male-to-female ratios
In flocks, the general recommendation is one drake for every 4-6 ducks. During breeding season, that may be...
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Why don't you ship waterfowl to Hawaii?
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Unfortunately, ducklings cannot be sent to Hawaii because the state government is afraid that domestic ducks will cross with Hawaii's native Koloa...
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How do I care for ducklings and goslings?
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Baby ducks and geese are EXTREMELY cute, and they are generally easier to raise than chicks. Nevertheless, if you decide to add geese or ducks to...
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How do I introduce new geese into my flock?
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While geese generally get along well with one another, adding a new goose or gander to your gaggle can be a stressful time for them--and for you!--as...
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Can I keep just one duck or goose?
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Having a cute duck follow you around the house or a goose fly along beside your car as you run errands--it's a fun idea, right? After all, it's not...
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How do you ship waterfowl?
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We ship all of our waterfowl by USPS Priority Mail. Our desire is for every duckling and gosling to arrive safely, so we specialize our packaging...
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How can I track my waterfowl shipment? Do you provide a tracking number?
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No worries! We do our best to make sure that you're "in the loop" throughout the process.
Waterfowl are hatched on Mondays, Tuesdays, and...
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What kind and how much feed should I give my flock at each stage of development?
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As baby chicks and waterfowl grow, their nutritional needs change. It can be confusing to know how much and what kind of feed to give them at each...
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How will I know which breeds are which on my waterfowl order?
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Congratulations! You've received your order of waterfowl from My Pet Chicken and now you want to know which breed is which. No problem! Using the leg...
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What is the minimum order for ducklings and goslings?
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Since shipping little ones can be so expensive, our minimum order for waterfowl is usually 10. However, if you are ok higher shipping costs, we can...
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What happens if a duckling or gosling is incorrectly sexed?
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It's always disappointing when a bird isn't sexed correctly, especially if your "girl" ended up being a "boy" and was the family's favorite bird!...
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How can I keep ducks out of my swimming pool? Can my ducks and geese drink and swim in chlorinated water?
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First--no worries about chlorinated water and your waterfowl flock; it will not harm them. So if your personal pet flock finds your pool, you don't...
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How can I tame ducks and geese?
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As prey animals, ducks and geese are concerned about any potential threat, including you! Since we are large, threatening creatures with...
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How do I pick up a goose?
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In a word--carefully! Geese are very strong animals, and you will want to learn to catch and hold them properly to avoid getting pummeled by their...
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How can I handle an aggressive goose?
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Geese can make great pets, and thankfully, most geese do not exhibit aggressive behavior. Among those that do, it is usually confined to the breeding...
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Do geese make good pets? Can't they be mean or aggressive?
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You may be surprised to find that the answer to both questions is...yes! Geese can make great pets, and yes, they can sometimes be aggressive. Before...
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How do I tell male and female waterfowl apart?
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What exactly do you have--drakes or ducks? Geese or ganders? Great question! The answer may be relatively easy or hard to tell, depending on the age...
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