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She was doing well last night! When my son wakes, I’ll check on her. I’m slightly hopeful. Metzer was very apologetic, but insisted there’s no way it could be hepatitis . They thought maybe travel fatigue? I’m not sure if I believe that, though. I have videos of them healthy, moving around...

They all acted very healthy until about an hour before death. Then they stopped walking, lost ability to move neck, and died quickly. We got one to last a little longer with a dropper of rooster booster. However, it was only maybe thirty more minutes before it passed. I’m thinking maybe...

Nothing new really. I know Metzer has a good reputation. The feed wasn’t moldy or anything like that. I’m thinking it’s duck hepatitis, based on my googling and looking through this forum. I bleached my brooder before using it,, but maybe something got in it over the winter? It spread rapidly...

I have a large brooder that I’ve used for several years. My husband made it. I use bleach and water to clean it out between chicks or ducklings. I prefer heat plates. I do mix my own feed, which my chickens and ducks love, but add niacin and rooster booster for new ducklings. I did go ahead and...

They were all very healthy, and moving around. However, about an hour before death they lost the ability to walk, and then their necks went limp. I kept one alive a little longer by putting droplets of rooster booster in its bill. Not sure if that was a great idea, because it still died. The...

I will try the mirror. I don’t want to put another in there now, since the survivor may be a thyroid Mary. I contacted Metzer, but since it’s Sunday, I don’t expect a call back yet. This all happened this weekend.

I’m wondering if I could have another state do it? I’ve heard of others doing soil tests out of state (Colorado also charges a slightly more reasonable sum $30) to get it for free.

I just lost five ducklings died and wanted to do a necropsy to see if I need to burn my brooder(joking sort of). However, Colorado wants $100!?? Is that a normal sum? I read that some of states do them for free.

I’m so upset! Five of my silver apple yard ducklings from Metzer are dead. They died within an hour of showing symptoms. However, they also seemed smaller than the one left and never quite as vigorous as the one left. I bleached the brooder and all my equipment before they arrived. I do mix my...

Yes, I’d love the link for the Facebook group. Thanks!

I'll try that. I've tried several facebook groups for my state, and haven't gotten any leads. I did but last year from a breeder nearby, but I'd like different genetic stock.

Hey, I’m interested in adding some more Ancona ducks (hens only) to my flock. I’m having a difficult time finding any available online or locally. Cackle had them, but no more. In Colorado Springs area

Pics of one speckled Sussex

Yeah, I reluctantly decided to pick them up. So far they’re very healthy, 2weeks old when I got them. I’ve added oregano and rooster booster to the water as a precaution for general health. I’m also going to bleach like mad when I clean. On a positive, these chicks smell lovely. Their feed...

Mareks, sorry auto correct got me

Anyone have any good experiences with Serenity Sprouts? I’m in a panic now. I just searched on here and saw all the reviews of people that got chicks with Marks from them. I bought 4 pullets and am due to pick them up this morning. I’m kind of freaking out about it. I should have checked here...

Pretty much exactly what to do. I mostly see it on Feed store chicks or chicks introduced to adventurous foods too early. It’s not hard to cure

Good tip, but I can’t quite tell what you’re doing from pictures and minimal text.

Is it no spill because the powder container regulates the feed going in? Does the feeder need to be jostled for feed to drop? Looks easy enough if you have a drill attachment to bore correct size hole for powder.