Recent content by Corgiqueen

This is them now. The one duckling is much bigger than the other duckling and in person, the one duckling (the bigger one) is a darker yellow, where the smaller one is more white. I can agree that the one duckling (the bigger one) is definitely a Peking duck. Not the smaller one.

I purchased these 2 ducklings from the Tractor Supply located the South Florida. The store associate stated that they get their ducklings from Privett Hatchery. I called them to ask what breeds of ducks they sell and they told me that they mostly sell Perkins to Florida. These 2 were the...

I have some ducklings that I’ve recently purchased from an online hatchery. They’re doing great. I have a heat lamp for them, plenty of food, fresh bedding and water. Here’s where I need some help. I’m looking for some DIY ideas for water for them. I’m changing their bedding every other day...

I’ve spoke with multiple Hatcheries on the phone on for this exact concern and only one Hatchery mentioned anything and they said you can own any breed in Florida just as long as you have a license. I looked into the license on the website where you are to get the license doesn’t mention...

Hello, I’m looking into getting some ducks for my backyard. I live in South Florida and I have an average size backyard. I don’t have a pond, but I am planning on building a medium size pond this summer. I’m looking into getting some ducks. I’ve done lots of research but I would like to get some...

Thank you all for your responses. I’m going to show my boss these responses and hope that she will look into getting a new vet because this is what I’ve been saying all along but because he’s a vet, my boss values the vets opinion over anyone else’s opinion.

Where I work we have a “Farm Veterinarian” who just so happens to work on all animals both domestic and farm. When the vet (who we’ll call Dr, F) examined the chickens, he determined them to be overweight. Dr. F told my boss that because the chickens at my job are just used for educational...

Hello everyone, I recently purchased 2 chicks from a local feed store. The chicks were labeled as “Blue Plymouth Rock Chicks”. The chicks are about 3 weeks old. The chicks were also labeled pullets but I know how accurate that can be. These are the 2 chicks. I’m almost positive one is a rooster...

Hello everyone! I’m a new member. I’m from South Florida.