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Wanna weigh in on drake behavior?
true, but the price is really high for just a few. And my home only has capacity for a few at a time. Today was really fun though. Took my duckies to my older son's show & share and the kids loved them. The ducks were very calm and I realized their affection for me. When I was out of their sight... -
Wanna weigh in on drake behavior?
wow that's funny about Welsh ie! Hehe. I want Cayugas too, they're beautiful, but my stores say they don't bring them in -
Wanna weigh in on drake behavior?
that is adorable! Thanks for the story, it makes me even more anxious to learn about my ducks personalities! -
Wanna weigh in on drake behavior?
thank you! They are starting to get their feathers now I hope they always stay sweet n cuddly -
Wanna weigh in on drake behavior?
Thanks! My boys love them. The smaller ducklings don't mind them but the pekins are still a bit skiddish. I'm actually hearing a lot about loving drakes, I like that! -
Wanna weigh in on drake behavior?
oh thank you! I think one of mines is starting to get a voice at approx 3 weeks too! I'm excited that she could be a gal. -
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Wanna weigh in on drake behavior?
Fun first time exploring outdoors. I think I can already tell which one is a drake. He opens his mouth every time I come around as if a warning. He is the last one to want to cuddle. He always seems 'on the lookout' as if the watch dog, example; everyone else gets to the snacks first while he... -
Naming & taming my 4 ducklings
Totally! The best feeling! My husband put them on the ground from their box and they ran to me!! Thanks for all the advice and support everyone! -
Naming & taming my 4 ducklings
So this happened during this mornings cuddle session!! We are on our way! They weren't struggling to get away and they came to me freely one by one. [/IMG] -
Naming & taming my 4 ducklings
thank you for the great advice!! I will make sure I spend more quality time for each session, more regularly. -
Naming & taming my 4 ducklings
@Ashley. Forgot to mention that I think that's really fast progress, one week! Wow! I've read a little about how intelligent ducks are. still hoping training isn't terribly difficult. I dont need tricks, just friendly loving ducks lol -
Naming & taming my 4 ducklings
hello again! Thank you for the awesome experience tips. I will continue what I'm doing and hope they don't forget me after puberty lol. Great tips for my kids too! The duckies are a little bigger and in a deeper box now so they startle a little when they see me :/ I'll have to work on that. Just... -
Naming & taming my 4 ducklings
that's super awesome to hear they're cuddly! Have you had them from hatching? What did you do to get them to be ok cuddling?? -
Naming & taming my 4 ducklings
Hey y'all! This is my first time keeping ducklings, so any taming advice is welcomed! I got the smaller ones at a few days old, the bigger ones a little older (these are best guesses as the sales associate was a dunder head). They like me so far. They let me feed them treats by hand, hang around...