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    Can ducks hatch in winter months...will they survive

    I have 2 ducks...one male Blue Swedish and one female Ancona... We made them an 'apartment' that has a small duck house within a large dog kennel, and a baby pool. The pool keeps freezing so I have a water bucket that is plugged in so the water does not freeze. We now have 4 eggs. She is...
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    What type of duckling do I have...?

    Happy New Year! Surprise...we have 2 eggs. Yikes! 2 different breeds of ducks. Can they be fertile? Do ducks lay eggs in the winter? Thanks
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    Help please...1st time to try and hatch baby ducks

    I am heartbroken to let you know that our mallard...the one we hatched was killed by a predator last weekend. Lou...our other duck was so sad, but we have found her a friend...who is 7 months old and used to kids...and eats treats out of hands. We pick up our new friend tomorrow. The people...
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    Help please...1st time to try and hatch baby ducks

    Sorry...what you saw was a paint rolling pan. I used that at first so they could rest. I attached some pics of the one my husband built
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    Help please...1st time to try and hatch baby ducks

    Yes...that is a ramp. My husband made it... But they never really used it...ha! But, it was cute!
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    What type of duckling do I have...?

    Can anyone tell me the sex of my duck? Lou is 9 weeks old. Thanks so much
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    Help please...1st time to try and hatch baby ducks

    Can anyone tell me the sex of my duck...Lou is 9 weeks old. Thanks so much
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    What type of duckling do I have...?

    Hi... Can you please take a look at the pictures and let me know what type of duck I have... I think he / she is 4 1/2 weeks old. We hatched the other baby which we think is a mallard, but we purchased the second one so they would not be alone...and we are not positive of the type. Thanks...
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    Help please...1st time to try and hatch baby ducks

    Babies are 2.5 weeks. They have some sprouts of feathers on their tails. They are an absolute blast! Still keep them inside but take them out 4 times a day and swim them 2 or 3 times a day. Bought them a house for the fall...but won't leave them there until we build a bottom cap to keep...
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    Help please...1st time to try and hatch baby ducks

    Some close up's of the kids...and yes, I am absolutely keeping them both!
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    Help please...1st time to try and hatch baby ducks

    I absolutely love my 2 babies. Who knew you could fall in love with ducks. Oh my gosh. Been doing swimming lessons each day...supervised of course.
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    Help please...1st time to try and hatch baby ducks

    They are getting along great...we had our first swimming lessons today. Totally in love!
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    Help please...1st time to try and hatch baby ducks

    The two babies seem to really like each other. Who knew 2 sweet little babies could be so precious!
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