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post #11 of 24

3/8/12 at 5:29am

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Yeah, I didn't think of that, but fortunately I started the brooder box out at ~87° F. and with their body heat it's now 90°. Wish I could say I planned it that way, but it was just beginners luck.

Okay good for you, now you know we expect updates daily or hourly with pics of course.

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish, and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish, and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

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3/8/12 at 7:51am

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Nice looking ducks!! I have had the khaki campbells and really liked having them. Good Luck :)

Hello my name is Jessica and i am a chicken addict and an incubator addict!!!

Hello my name is Jessica and i am a chicken addict and an incubator addict!!!

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3/8/12 at 9:23am

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Congrats! I am still waiting very impatiently for my ducklings to hatch! THEY ARE SO CUTE!! :D

I've got 2 cats, Dyllen and Star. I have 17 chickens; 3 BLRW, 3 mutts, 2 EEs, 2 White Rock roosters, 1 RIR, 1 White Leghorn, 1 Red Star, 1 Golden Campine, 1 unknown hen, 1 Partridge cochin, and 1 Golden Polish. I also have 1 Swedish/Black Indian Runner laying on 8 eggs.

I've got 2 cats, Dyllen and Star. I have 17 chickens; 3 BLRW, 3 mutts, 2 EEs, 2 White Rock roosters, 1 RIR, 1 White Leghorn, 1 Red Star, 1 Golden Campine, 1 unknown hen, 1 Partridge cochin, and 1 Golden Polish. I also have 1 Swedish/Black Indian Runner laying on 8 eggs.

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3/8/12 at 9:30am

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Day 2 for the new kids.

OldGal and I had just finished changing out their puppy pads (Yet again!) and litter so they're hard at work trying to get it soaked. I do believe they think it's their job.

OldGuy43

When evaluating data one should always consider the source and remember, no one wants to make illegal that which he wants to do.

All of our money is invested in T Bills.

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When evaluating data one should always consider the source and remember, no one wants to make illegal that which he wants to do.

All of our money is invested in T Bills.

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3/8/12 at 9:45am

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you got it thats their job and they are sticking too it.

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Day 2 for the new kids.

OldGal and I had just finished changing out their puppy pads (Yet again!) and litter so they're hard at work trying to get it soaked. I do believe they think it's their job.

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish, and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish, and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

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3/8/12 at 10:33am

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Awwwwww, so cute! I swear they look bigger in the second vid. Probably the angle or the distance that it was taken from, but it really does look like they grew!

Has Lame Duck seen or heard them?

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3/8/12 at 10:58am

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Congrats! They sure are cute little buggers :)

Momma to one large farmily!

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Awwwwww, so cute! I swear they look bigger in the second vid. Probably the angle or the distance that it was taken from, but it really does look like they grew!

Has Lame Duck seen or heard them?

Nope, not yet.

OldGuy43

When evaluating data one should always consider the source and remember, no one wants to make illegal that which he wants to do.

All of our money is invested in T Bills.

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When evaluating data one should always consider the source and remember, no one wants to make illegal that which he wants to do.

All of our money is invested in T Bills.

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3/8/12 at 1:09pm

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m.kitchengirl: where did you order them?

Congrats oldguy!

A small flock of ducks (3 welsh harlequins and a rouen) a pair of american geese, a lovely anatiolian shepherd, and 10 ducklings ariving on march 18th!!!!!!

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A small flock of ducks (3 welsh harlequins and a rouen) a pair of american geese, a lovely anatiolian shepherd, and 10 ducklings ariving on march 18th!!!!!!

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3/8/12 at 6:29pm

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Awwwwww, so cute! I swear they look bigger in the second vid. Probably the angle or the distance that it was taken from, but it really does look like they grew!

Has Lame Duck seen or heard them?

veronicasmom, I recall my Runners growing that fast - I think their little legs grew half an inch their first night. Each morning they looked a little larger for the first three weeks, then they slowed down to every couple of days being obviously larger! It's something else!

Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

Looking for ducks? Please consider adopting rescued ducks. There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs. So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies.

Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

Looking for ducks? Please consider adopting rescued ducks. There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs. So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies.

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