That is fabulous to know!! :) Thank you.
My heart is breaking for you... I'm SO sorry to hear this.
Is she standing over the eggs? How far along are they? One of my duck hens stands over the eggs the day before hatching.
I've never heard of Startina. There's a brand of food out here called Texas Natural Feeds. They're non-GMO and non-Soy. Their highest protein is 28% game bird starter. I thought that high protein contributes to angel wing... am I wrong? Have you had that issue with 30%?
Also, I built this...
That's SOOO exciting!!
congrats!!! She looks like a proud mom. I'm so glad she's perking up and seems happy.
I'm SO sorry to hear that. Makes me sad. I wonder why she did that...
x 2!! ;) Congrats!!
I'm SOOO sorry to hear that I'm sure what Eden says is true, good luck finding some. You could ship em in from a hatchery or look on craigslist.
Great advice. I didn't know this. Also, I'm glad you're not stuttering anymore
Agreed
The girl under my shed with the mystery clutch has come out today and coaxed (literally) 16-17?? ducklings after her. I really don't know how many yet. But it was comical counting 3 of them run out, none follow, mom stuck her head under make some noise, walk away slowly, 1 more run...
I'm SO happy for Jadis!!! Just remind yourself that its the lockdown period. Want to open? They're on lockdown!
You'll be okay. I agree that distraction is key. Go finish a project you've been meaning to get to. I cleaned out my closet the other day and found a $100! Treasure hunt it up!!
Seriously, one of the cutest stories!!! I can't wait to hear how she does with one. Do you have a drake? Will she be able to lay a fertilized nest one day?
...the energetic but struggling duckling out of the pool and scoop up the lethargic one.
I stare at it, watching for how much life may be left.
*Gasp*
5 seconds later
*Gasp*
Poor, limp, little body in my hands. I rinse off its mouth and shove its beak in my mouth and give a gentle...
There were a bunch of additions since the 3780 was posted, but they didn't add. So I'm going to add my numbers to the 3780.
I had 15 ducklings hatch the other day, so 3780 + 15 = 3795
:D
This is on top of the 3 adults and 15 older ducklings that I've already included in this count.