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8/18/12 at 2:29pm

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I have a buff op. chicken that I couldn't keep off the nest so I put 6 duck eggs under her (about a month ago) and she has hatch 4 of them so far. I felt bad for her because she wanted some babies so bad. She is caring for them really good to.

Mother of 2, Grandmother of 5 and Great Grandmother of 5.

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8/18/12 at 2:31pm

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Congrats on the babies. What breeds did you slip under her?

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8/18/12 at 6:37pm

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Swede,runner and harlequin.

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8/18/12 at 7:01pm

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Please keep us posted of the progress!! As a new duck mommie, I am just curious what will happen when the ducklings are drawn to water & broody hen has a fit calling them away from playing in it.

Mom to 3 kids that have left the nest, wife to a great husband, 2 bloodhounds, 2 cats, 1 african grey parrot, & a Golden Retr. service dog in training for Patriot Service Dogs, 12 chickens, and 4 ducks!!!