I just finished a weird hatch in my Brinsea Octagon where the first chick hatched a full five days before the rest. Then it was a trickle every day of the next five days for a total of 10 chicks. All healthy. I kept the humidity above 65 for those 5 days. Here are the actual fluffs.
My gang. I’m enjoying this thread so much!! Thanks for making yet another place I can share my sweet ducks.
Elvis
Hank Williams
Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn
Minnie Pearl, Tanya Tucker and Willie Nelson
Helen Carter
Johnny Cash
June and Mother Maybelle Carter
Tammy Wynette (right)
Updated photos at six months old.
The white drake is a new addition, 14 months old with a pastel chocolate tail. The underside of his wings is pale blue when he flaps. Also a shot of his tail from behind. Would he be called a fume?
I’m so happy this article is here and explains that it’s pretty common. I thought it was preventable or my fault somehow. Only one chicken showing signs, so she is quarantined.
My newest Muscovy ducklings, approximately 5 weeks old. Three have very similar feathering progress and are larger. One is definitely behind in feathering overall. My hope is one drake, 3 ducks, but who knows. Any guesses welcome.
Also, these babies are atipico (no wild markings) supposed to...
If you’ve raised animals for any length of time, this article will help you get through the inevitable learning curve of losing some. Well done, and thanks for a great read.
Thank you. I love the shades of blue and chocolate together. Gives an opalescent look. I have to admit, I love my chickens but these ducks have stolen my heart.