Recent content by houlahoula

You should be! Those are lovely!

:cafWell, as this is my first incubation of call ducks... I’ve read they may hatch as early as 26 days or they may come on day 28. I think these eggs are leaning towards 28. 2 of them appear to have positioned themselves with bills at the air cells but no internal pips, all 8 still have live...

I just purchased: Brown's Encore Natural Chick Starter Baby Chicken Feed, 7-lb bag https://app.chewy.com/bbPsklFgrM I thought it was non-medicated. After reading the packaging thoroughly, it has Amprolium added. I am hatching ducklings this weekend and need a starter crumble without medication...

2 tiny Cochin eggs and 8 of the duck eggs are viable at this point. Hopefully Cochins will hatch tomorrow. No pips yet:fl

I had one of my duck eggs have an unusual dark spot that I can no longer see but I'm thinking the possibility of it being a vein or blood spot that was being absorbed or changing somehow, being part of the development process.:confused:

Pretty hens!

Hard for me to see well in pic but are you referring to the dark circular spot?

Almost forgot...love spangled patterns like Brabanters and Spitzhauben!

Love laced patterns, especially Barnvelders. Love mottled, splash. There is a European variety of Pekin/Cochin called Bobtail that is truly gorgeous:love

Well that sounds hopeful! Just have to let time pass and monitor for changes before lockdown. Every hatch is a learning experience.

Oh no, that can’t be good:barnie

I have never seen this type of spot in an incubated egg before. Doesn’t look good to me! The embryo is still moving and alive for now. I don’t know what to expect though. Anyone able to offer their advice or make suggestions? Thanks in advance!

This little one is swimming already:yesss: Those look like little feet to me!

Much different than growing up on 25 acres with horses

I’ve read many things that make me hopeful regarding keeping the ducks and chicks together. No personal experience yet but it seems very reasonable to me. I will only be keeping a small flock as I live within the city limits of a major city. I have some ordinances that I must adhere to.