Posts by Ilovemyduckies

I'm thinking about getting quail and have a few questions. I've been researching a lot, but still have some unanswered questions.   1. I read that some some quail are loud and some aren't. Are valley/gambel quail...

Quote: Originally Posted by ceocka  Great job! what a great momma. I can't wait till my ducks start laying. When do ducks start laying eggs? It really depends. Sometimes they'll lay at 4-6 months, but if it's...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ilovemyduckies  The duckling that pipped at the wrong end just hatched. His membrane was sticking to him a little, but he still got out okay.     Three down, one...

The duckling that pipped at the wrong end just hatched. His membrane was sticking to him a little, but he still got out okay.     Three down, one to go

*Update* The last little duckling is all fluffed up and running around. Another just hatched, and is underneath momma. The other two pipped eggs haven't done much more yet.

One duckling hatched. The others still haven't started zipping.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ilovemyduckies  Ugh, one of the eggs is getting cracked on one side, and it's not the chick doing it. the momma's nest is made up of mostly sticks, so I decided to get rid of the sticks and...

Ugh, one of the eggs is getting cracked on one side, and it's not the chick doing it. the momma's nest is made up of mostly sticks, so I decided to get rid of the sticks and replace it with some soft wood shavings. Hope that works....

Quote: Originally Posted by NinetreesMom  That is so awesome!  What a great Momma!  The more I see of them, the more enamored I am getting with ducks.  I just don't know what I would do with them...

*Update*   just woke up about an hour ago to find a fourth pip, and I think one is zipping.   In this picture you can see all four pips:   And a pic of the proud (and protective) momma:   I'm...