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@moniquem Thankfully, no! LOL

@CrystaBub @CayugaJana They're a cross between Welsh Harlequin and Blue Swedish

UPDATE: THEY'RE HERE!! 3 out of 4 hatched!!! I woke up this morning to find 2 just peeping away in there. They we're already dry but fully fluffy yet, and about 4 hours after that, the last popped out! They're precious and so far, they do indeed look like their Blue Swedish father(s) The 3rd has...

This made me smile! lol I'm relieved this is normal...reminds me of when I had my girls...nothing quick about it :D

Today is day 28...3 out of 4 have for sure internally pipped, and 2 have externally pipped but just one little spot on each egg...is that normal? Should I expect to see a lot of progress today?

No internal pips. Air sacs did dip a smidge more...so I'm guessing I'll have 2 pip and hatch about a day before the last 2. Getting excited since we're finally in the home stretch!

UPDATE: the air sac on one (top right) has dropped significantly...not so much for the other 3. Lockdown is tomorrow. I'll candle them again in case tonight is when their's decide to drop. Should I be concerned if their's don't drop?

OMG!! I love your pictures! What a beautiful flock you have...Thanks for sharing! I also love you've got them started on hummus already...so healthy!! ;-)

I just buy Purina Layer Pellets for my ducks. Yes, it has a chicken on the front of the bag, but it's still okay for the ducks. It's available at Co-Op and Tractor Supply and there are generic versions of it at places like Rural King, too. Do you have any of those stores near you?

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's heartbreaking and I imagine stressful to not know exactly what happened! Is it possible she "flew" the fence? What breed of duck was she? The complete lack of feathers is suggestive she wasn't attacked... is there anything in the pond? Any big snapping turtles...

Oh okay! I have one too, but it's in my dining room ;-) I was just worried about it overheating if you have that vent hole in the top covered up. And my basement is finished, it's 1500 sq feet down there and only one vent...but it's entirely underground so the temperature down there stays a...

Is the machine not maintaining the temperature or do you mean you're still confused? What part of the country do you live in? Is your basement finished? I'm sure it will be fine down there if that's your concern...