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Treatment: Vermifuges The preferred wormer for birds is Flubenvet. This vermifuge can be obtained from your vet and the dosage for ducks should be checked… Read More »What Is The Best Wormer For Ducks?

Amprolium is one of the more popular drugs for the treatment of coccidiosis. Sulfonamides, such as sulfadimethoxine, can be administered in the drinking water for… Read More »How Do You Treat Coccidia In Ducks?

Both chickens and ducks can be infected with very small parasites called coccidia which live in the wall of the gut. These cause diarrhea, weight… Read More »Can Ducks Get Internal Parasites?

You can’t see these mites without a microscope, and they often don’t cause symptoms. But for some, they may cause: itchy or scaly skin. Are… Read More »Can You See Duck Mites?

Mites are a type of ectoparasite (parasite that invades and lives on the outer body of their host), that live within the bird’s feathers. Heavy… Read More »Why Do Ducks Get Mites?

Fleas, Mites and Lice infecting chickens and ducks One type of flea is found on the wattles and comb of chickens and does not jump… Read More »Can Ducks And Chickens Get Fleas?

Yes indeed, Both chickens and ducks can and do eat flies and fly larvae. In fact, they are very successfully used in rotational grazing to… Read More »Do Ducks Help With Flies?

A clean, dry sheltered area. Although ducks can spend most of their time outdoors, on ponds or in wet areas, they require a clean dry… Read More »Do Ducks Need A Dry Area?

Ducks are socially complex animals, and there are many reasons why they quack at night. The most common reason is quacking to warn others of… Read More »Why Does My Duck Keep Quacking At Night?

Yes, of course they do. And, those that fly upside down, quack up. Why do ducks love rain? Is it OK for ducks to be… Read More »Can Ducks Play In Rain?