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duckling nibbles?
we have hatched out 12 ducklings, only one needed and got any help, and that is the only one who nibbles like crazy. When he snuggles into my neck, hair, or hand he just goes crazy with nibbles. The others SOMETIMES give a few little ones, but they dont really sunggle, not like Black Beauty (a... -
Waiting for the egg to burst!!
So, as a few of you know, we have been incubating 16 duck eggs. (Rouen, Blue Swedish, and Cayuga). Well this AM they began piping! Its so exciting :) Those little sneaks refuse to give me the slightest glimpse of movement out of their eggs though. Other than one that we wrote "fiesty" on the... -
pipingduck eggs! ~cayuga, rouen and blue swedish
our eggs started piping today, (day 26) Im super excited! any tips on how long to wait before worrying about them being stuck? and any difference in hatching style of these breeds? I had chickens and ducks when I was young, and we hatched them. But that was about 20 years ago now and my mom had... -
Toxic Plants
Does everyone make sure to rid their property of any toxic plants before letting their ducks range? I'm particularly concerned with morning glories b/c that is one farm favorite that I know is toxic to ducks. So just curious, do they tend to have better things to do while out ranging than pick... -
Free range ducks- How far do they roam?
Looking to hear from anyone who lets their ducks out daily, how far do you find them roaming? We have 20 acres, a little over half irrigated in the summer months. I won't mind them traveling out to spend time in the sprinklers, but I am concerned with how far they might go from the relative... -
Blue Swedish, Cayuga and Rouen
Hey all! I've been lurking for a while now, and decided to get in on the action! We are anxiously awaiting our arrival of our first hatching eggs! We've ordered 5 each of Blue Swedish, Cayuga, and Rouen. Anyone want to weigh in on their favorite of the three, along with any breed quirks or...