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    Mixed Breed Ducks!

    We just hatched out 6 adorable little mutts! (#1-5 pictured together, #6 was a separate assisted hatch) Dad is a Pekin, moms are Runners (one Chocolate, one Blue). I know the one with the eye stripe is the Chocolate's baby, but couldn't keep track of her other one (she only had 2). The rest are...
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    California - Northern

    Same with my sister! She makes due with some inside cats for now, but is definitely envious of the setup out here. I lure her back home with the promise of fresh eggs. Works like a charm! Haha! :drool
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    California - Northern

    Any Santa Cruz County or South Monterey County folks out there? :frow
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    Late/Assisted Hatch Duckling Rejected by Mama! Ideas?!

    Thanks for your response! I’m doing this now, and also allowing her some time with her siblings during the day while Mama takes her breaks outside the nursery. Do you think there’s any harm in this? They all get along perfectly well. Thanks again!!
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    Hello from Santa Cruz County, CA!

    Small world! :) It’s a great little community! PM me your family’s name if you’re comfortable - it seems there’s only ever a few degrees of separation between most everyone here - maybe we’re neighbors! ;) I got Mo and Clo (Pekins) from the Tractor Supply in Watsonville (it’s fairly new -...
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    Late/Assisted Hatch Duckling Rejected by Mama! Ideas?!

    Ok, for the issue at hand, skip to the next paragraph!! If you’re bored and want to read the whole saga:caf, here’s the background on our problem: Our sixth and final duckling (Trooper) made her debut almost a week after her siblings. Mama was getting a bit impatient and was obviously torn...
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    Hello from Santa Cruz County, CA!

    Pictures! Of course! :D I have so few good pics of the chickens since they are so much quicker than the ducks, but I'll try to get some soon! Mo & Clo (Pekins): Sweets, Sass, & Smalls (Runners): The babies: #6:
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    Hello from Santa Cruz County, CA!

    First of all, I have to say what an incredibly helpful resource this forum has been! I began my chicken/duck endeavor a bit over a year ago now, and I've consulted the threads of this site countless times for help with questions ranging from "are all 5 of these "hens" actually roos?!"...
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