These two ducks have started fighting constantly for dominance…mallard and call duck…both have a mate and are paired…they fight but when I separate them they still want to go back together…but a lot of feathers pulled out…see photo…normal? (This was the first summer that they mated). The call...
My mallard or call duck, are both laying in a nest in the coop. They are first year mothers, and did this back in July. Only one duckling hatched under the call duck, but looks like a mallard. So mallard female must think she had a failed brood. But one or the other just started laying again...
Currently 8 pairs of mandarins (hatched July 2023 ) and about 10 pure white call ducks (same hatch date).
Pickup in person / cash - central NJ (though potentially can meet you in Philadelphia/bucks county / or surrounding area
Mandarins $200 per PAIR
Call ducks $50 each (various sex)
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Just info on project…no question, but feel free to offer suggestions or ideas…
I currently have a bunch of tractor supply producers pride coops combined to form two large units - one for call ducks, mallards, etc. with an enclosed coop and run , the other large 8x8x6 walk in run units (three...
No question - just my experience- resolved the Hawk / Crow issue by putting aviary netting over entire yard suspended by wire rope (aircraft cable 1/8”). As for raccoons, primary defense is fence (am installing electric wires at top so they can’t sit and chew through net. Also keep a paintball...
Extra Mergansers? Unexpected clutch of teals? One duckling? I’d love to raise it/them. In Philadelphia area…willing to drive up to two hours to meet or pick up duckling. Excellent home and aviary.
I like raising ducks and geese, also a fan of technology and always try to improve or integrate to my aviary. So if I can help others with cameras or lights or electronics…happy to try and answer questions