1st duckling hatch!

[duckncover]

was not so good...b/c I got only one duckling!!

I can't get any ducks anywhere around me so is it essential to have more?

cutest thing in the world!!


Here's a picture!

 

[Luvducks]

Adorable!

 

[Wifezilla]

VERY cute!

For solo ducks, there are 3 things I think really help...

1. A mirror. Same concept used for parakeets to keep them company while you are at work. Tape one inside the brooder at eye level. Be prepared to wipe it off frequently.

2. A stuffed animal of some sort. It is something soft to snuggle against or climb on for fun.

3. A turkey feather duster. They are about a dollar at Walmart. Tape it to the side of the brooder and leave a gap so the duckling can climb under it like it would under mom in the wild. My first solo hatch also played with the feathers that would occasionally come lose.

 

[SportTees]

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Congrates on the cutie! My first hatch ended in 0 hatching- I'm on try 2 and I will be happy if even 1 out of 30 hatch.

 

[Sierra pachie bars]

Wow what a cutie pie ! I have a muscovy hatch at day 35 right now. I am so afraid because this is my first as well. I am watching like crazy in the room. I can't wait ducklings are the cutest.

 

[pirtykitty]

Oh my goodness he/she is a sweetie... What kind is it... Give it a cuddle for me.

 

[duckncover]

Well Great news update...I went to candle my other 3 eggs before I threw them out and I seen a pip on one!!

OMG

I will soon have a friend for lucky!!!

 

[PlumTuckered]

Congratulations on that darling little baby!! Can't wait to hear about the second one

Michelle

 

[Deedee]

So glad you've got another one pippin'. I know your so excited. please update with a pic when you can.

 

[duckncover]

The first one died...I came down to check on him this morning and he was dead.

But in slightly better news Another one hatched...