Someone notices your duck limping and says, “Just give her a few days. Ducks are hardy.” Another person recommends a remedy their family has used for generations. A third shares instructions that worked beautifully for their chickens. Everyone means well.…
If your older duck has suddenly stopped laying, you may be wondering, when do ducks stop laying eggs? Is she simply entering henopause, or could the change signal a reproductive problem that needs veterinary care? The short answer is that…
If you have noticed that your duck is sitting down all the time, you may be wondering whether she is simply taking it easy or whether something is wrong. Ducks do spend a surprising amount of time sitting, resting, preening,…
Watching your duck repeatedly shake its head can be alarming. Is it simply clearing its nostrils after a drink, or could it be the first sign of illness? The good news is that head shaking is often completely normal. Ducks…
Why is my duck always hungry? If you have ever watched your duck finish a full meal and then immediately beg for snacks as though nobody has fed them in days, you are definitely not alone. Some ducks seem to…
At first glance, ducks seem to have no ears at all. Unlike dogs, cats, or people, there are no visible ear flaps sticking out from the sides of their heads. Yet ducks hear remarkably well. They recognize the voices of…
One of the most worrying things as a duck parent is walking outside and noticing your duck sleeping far more than usual. Maybe your normally busy, snack-loving duck is sitting in the corner with half-closed eyes, skipping flock activities, or…
Because ducks are waterfowl, many people assume they naturally handle summer heat without much trouble. After all, ducks love water. They swim, splash, dabble, and seem perfectly content lounging in the sun. But as a duck owner in North Texas,…
If you have ducks, you already know one universal truth: where there is water, there will be mud. And chaos. Lots of chaos. Before I had ducks, I imagined a cute backyard setup with happy little waddling companions splashing around…
If you keep ducks long enough, you will face this question:“Does my duck need to see a vet, or am I overreacting?” It sounds simple, but in reality, this is one of the hardest decisions we make as duck parents.…