Call duck thread! For posting pics and discussing!

[jenniferlamar70]

Has anyone here used silkies to hatch their call eggs?

 

[JessC30]

Hey everyone so I just got a pair of snowy calls on the weekend...we had a pair of calls a couple years ago but they were super friendly and we only had then for the summer...this pair is not very friendly. Any advice on getting them more tame? We have a pond that is supposed to be their new home once they calm down. The last paid stayed there happily living in duck houses in the middle of the pond but i have a feeling these wont lol. Any advice apprecated!

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[DwayneNLiz]

Has anyone here used silkies to hatch their call eggs?

Yes, TONS of people have!!!

Hey everyone so I just got a pair of snowy calls on the weekend...we had a pair of calls a couple years ago but they were super friendly and we only had then for the summer...this pair is not very friendly. Any advice on getting them more tame? We have a pond that is supposed to be their new home once they calm down. The last paid stayed there happily living in duck houses in the middle of the pond but i have a feeling these wont lol. Any advice apprecated! [/QUOTE]
time, always have treats with you

 

[jenniferlamar70]

Yes, TONS of people have!!!

time, always have treats with you 

I'm wondering if I should leave them to hatch naturally under the broody or lock them down in the incubator. Can they hatch without help? First time hatching call eggs..

 

[JessC30]

Hahaha what kinda treats? And I still have to get close enough for them to take them lol. Thank you for the advice!

 

[DwayneNLiz]

I'm wondering if I should leave them to hatch naturally under the broody or lock them down in the incubator. Can they hatch without help? First time hatching call eggs..

broodys will assist

Hahaha what kinda treats? And I still have to get close enough for them to take them lol. Thank you for the advice!

peas, mealworms, some like cat/dog food, tuna, smelts, etc

 

[jenniferlamar70]

broodys will assist

peas, mealworms, some like cat/dog food, tuna, smelts, etc

Ok thanks for the help.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Ok thanks for the help.

just keep an eye on her to make sure she stays broody and doesnt give up on them

 

[jenniferlamar70]

just keep an eye on her to make sure she stays broody and doesnt give up on them 

No worries there. She is in a seperate broody pen as not to be bothered. My girls go broody non stop lol. They are very good sitters and wont give up even with no eggs lol.