Duck

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?

So next time you see a Mallard, don’t be so quick to dismiss it as just another boring bird. The ducks’ often-derided ubiquity makes them… Read More »How Do Ducks Benefit The Environment?

If your ducks eat mice and rats that are hosts to pathogens that can make ducks sick, your ducks will get the disease. It is… Read More »Can Mice Make Ducks Sick?

They feed on the weeds as well as insects that may damage the rice crop, and help fertilise the soil through their droppings. Their ability… Read More »How Do Ducks Help Farmers?