I have some heavy news to share with you today, and it’s been an emotional rollercoaster for us here at Ducks of Providence. Our beloved Krümel is facing some serious health issues, and it’s breaking my heart. 😥💔 The First…
Did you know that every year, thousands of ducks are abandoned in parks, ponds, and other outdoor areas? This is called duck dumping, and it happens when people buy ducks on impulse but can’t take care of them anymore. Ducks…
Our sweet Ancona duck, Miss Penny, was egg-bound ❤️🩹I am sharing our experience with you in this case study so that you can get a better idea of what egg-binding in ducks looks like, how to identify it, and how…
It’s with great excitement that we present the findings of our Survey on Duck Care, a collaborative effort that brought together 55 participants from 8 different countries. Through the power of social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, we were…
Howdy, fellow duck lovers! Melanie here, your dedicated duck guide, ready to shed some light on a topic close to our hearts: the role of ducklings as Easter gifts. As much as we adore our feathered friends, it’s crucial to…
This is the story of our pet duck Simon and his prolapsed penis. If you want to read more about prolapsed phallus in ducks, what causes it, and how to treat it, you may want to read our other blog…
Egg-laying problems in Ducks Many duck and chicken owners have experienced soft-shelled eggs or egg-binding in their birds. We have recently experienced this with our duck Schnatterinchen, and I wanted to share our experience. If you want to get general…
My Name My Name is Krümel. That is a German name and translates to crumb. They gave me that name because I was tiny as a breadcrumb when Mom and Dad found me. As it turns out, I also eat…
My Name My Name is Ronja, after the Children’s book Ronja the Robbers Daughter. I have stolen Dad’s heart, this is why I have this name. As a duckling, they always called me Darkwing Duck. My Breed I am also…
My Name My Name is Simon, and I was named by my foster mom while I was still a little duckling. Later, as I grew, they thought I would be a girl, so my new parents renamed me Simone. But…