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My singular Khaki Campbell girl, at 5 mo old, started laying this week!!! (barely escaping the butcher block next week.) I also have a singular Cayuga girl. I have these girls for eggs to eat, with no intent on incubating. However, I have 7 drakes. Currently, all 9 run together. So my...

Some of my khaki campbell drakes have a greenish/yellow beak color, as opposed to a more beige color. It is their entire beaks, so I've ruled out grazing stains. Their current feed: free range during the day, with fresh zucchini/lettuce in their water, as well as wheat. At night, there's...

I have 3month old Khaki Campbells and Cayugas. I was wondering when ducks start to lay eggs (on average)? We're transitioning them onto laying feed now, but my husband threatens if they don't start laying soon, they're going to be meat birds instead. EEK! Are there any special considerations...

My ducks seem to be expert escapees; khaki campbells and cayugas. The only thing I can figure out is that they are getting enough flight to get over our 4 foot fence. Can anyone tell me how to clip one of their wings, or have a good online resource? (They are almost 3 months old.) thanks!

We live at an university agricultural station, and there is a surplus of different grains. I know wheat is recommended for feeding, but anyone know about other crops? Such as lentils or peas? I can get the surplus for free, which is ideal, come fall/winter. I have 3 drakes and 6 ducks, and...

I have 6 khaki campbells (for eggs) and 3 cayugas (for a splash of color) ranging from 4-5 weeks. From the sounds of it, I can tell I have at least one drake amongst them (hopefully more, cuz I don't want THAT many eggs!). From my research, nearly everyone has free-range ducks. I don't...