Recent content by Kpatroll
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Gender reveal
Oh goodness!!!! I barely survived getting these two grown. Lol miss Lydia, you're gonna have to teach me how to introduce ducks to one another!! -
Gender reveal
The one with the drake feather isnt quacking loudly. Charlie, the one without is LOUD. It almost sounds like a goose honk. Lol -
Gender reveal
Thank you. I upset some people by keeping them indoors due to a cottonwood "snow" that caused issues. I had a few people who were "concerned" -
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Gender reveal
Hello, all!! Its been a while since I posted, so I thought I should update yall! Both ducks have transitioned to being fulltime outdoor ducks (the cotton is finally gone) and they are HUGE, happy, and thriving. So, what are the genders??? Basil seems to be male! Charlie, on the other hand... -
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When to switch food
Hey all!!!!!!! So, the ducklings are officially 4 weeks old. They are currently on Manna Pro Duckling starter crumbles. When do I switch them to layer pellets? When do I stop giving them brewers yeast? I feel like they are tearing through the crumble within minutes. Thanks, yall!! -
Duckling stress poops
QUACK not quax!!!!!!! Goodness.. I'm an idiot. Forgive me, yall. I'm sleep deprived. No, she doesnt quack, but is very talkative. She even "coos" in her sleep. Cutest thing ever.... next to the duckie yawns. -
Duckling stress poops
I audibly cackled at "tank-duck" I know it probably is duckie lingo, but totally thought of the old world war II Duplex Drive tanks, which were nicknamed "Donald Duck" tanks..... which perfectly describes Basil as she runs. Lol -
Duckling stress poops
I googled quax to give a definitive answer, to no avail. I'm sorry. I'm 3.5 weeks into duck lingo. :( -
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Duckling stress poops
Awesome!!!!! Toledo os actually MUCH closer than where I was driving. -
Duckling stress poops
Do they have standoffish temperament? Are they duck bullies by nature too? I read that pekins are bullies to other ducks, which seemed to fit her personality!!!! Poor Charlie is constantly being pecked at. -