Accidently suffocated my duckling

[TheDuckWoman]

I'm completely new to this site so I'm probably writing this in compeltely the wrong place and I'm on my phone which makes it twice as hard so I apologise, hah. First of all, I have had this account for less than a day and already I have spoken to some of the loveliest people ever. Most of the people I know think it's odd to have ducks so reading things from people who get it is wonderful. I don't think you can truly understand what wonderful creatures watefowl and poulrty are until you've owned some! Honestly thank you all so much for being so kind, this morning I was feeling so low and reading all these lovley replies put a huge smile on my face! second, an update! So I buried Maisy next to her siblings, and I'm sure my other animals could sense there was something wrong because my Pekin drake who usually attacks me when I walk up the garden (territorial little git) came and stood silently next to me along with his sister, the two dogs and my kitten as I made her tiny grave. Then my mum returned home with a box, she'd told me she was getting some crested runners but she'd gone all out and bought two goslings: a chinese swan goose and an embden as well as the ducks! They are honestly the cutest balls of fluff I've ever seen! I still miss Maisy more than I can even say but it's lovely having a little family in my room again anyway, sorry that was so long and thank you - again!xxxx

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'm completely new to this site so I'm probably writing this in compeltely the wrong place and I'm on my phone which makes it twice as hard so I apologise, hah. First of all, I have had this account for less than a day and already I have spoken to some of the loveliest people ever. Most of the people I know think it's odd to have ducks so reading things from people who get it is wonderful. I don't think you can truly understand what wonderful creatures watefowl and poulrty are until you've owned some! Honestly thank you all so much for being so kind, this morning I was feeling so low and reading all these lovley replies put a huge smile on my face!

second, an update! So I buried Maisy next to her siblings, and I'm sure my other animals could sense there was something wrong because my Pekin drake who usually attacks me when I walk up the garden (territorial little git) came and stood silently next to me along with his sister, the two dogs and my kitten as I made her tiny grave. Then my mum returned home with a box, she'd told me she was getting some crested runners but she'd gone all out and bought two goslings: a chinese swan goose and an embden as well as the ducks! They are honestly the cutest balls of fluff I've ever seen! I still miss Maisy more than I can even say but it's lovely having a little family in my room again

anyway, sorry that was so long and thank you - again!xxxx

I am so happy for you!! and now we need some pics!! I have never seen a Chinese swan goose before. I have an Embden gander. It's wonderful how they make us happy and put smiles on our faces!

 

[TheDuckWoman]

Quote: I am so happy for you!! and now we need some pics!! I have never seen a Chinese swan goose before. I have an Embden gander. It's wonderful how they make us happy and put smiles on our faces!

hehe thank you! I'm going to put some pictures of them on tomorrow - they are beyond adorable! Aw wow, what's his name? I'm hoping mine's a boy, he's/she's 10 days old so too old to vent sex I think, I've named him Sydney and he's looking very regal already!

 

[m.kitchengirl]

I am SO happy to read your post.
I am sure you will always remember Maisy, and that will make you an even better duck owner.
It is all a learning process, and it is nice to have people to talk to here, isn't it? Most people are so helpful & kind.
People do think keeping ducks is a little wacky, but I have found that most will change their tune after a day at my house.

I can't wait to see pictures. I'd really love some Cotton Patch Geese in my flock, but have read geese can be a bit aggressive with children, so I am being a good girl & holding off on them until the 7 year old is a little bigger.
Congrats on your new babies! Enjoy.

 

[TheDuckWoman]

I am SO happy to read your post.
I am sure you will always remember Maisy, and that will make you an even better duck owner.
It is all a learning process, and it is nice to have people to talk to here, isn't it? Most people are so helpful & kind.
People do think keeping ducks is a little wacky, but I have found that most will change their tune after a day at my house.

I can't wait to see pictures. I'd really love some Cotton Patch Geese in my flock, but have read geese can be a bit aggressive with children, so I am being a good girl & holding off on them until the 7 year old is a little bigger.
Congrats on your new babies! Enjoy.

Thank you! Yeah I know now to never cuddle a duckling if I'm likely to fall asleep! It definately is, this was my second hatch but even now I look back on last years and realise how many silly mistakes I made, although I feel more experienced than I actually am from the hours I spend reading every bit of info I can find haha. Aah I know right, I used to think it was crazy when my friends had hens but now I practically have a flock in my bedroom! Oh gosh, I just googled Cotton Patch Geese and they are beautiful! Great, another bird I want. When I had my two Pekins I was like 'right, that's enough, no more!' but hatching them is sooo addictive/rewarding

 

[jessiduck]

So glad you're doing better!!!!!! Stay strong and keep taking care of your babies!!! Enjoy and love em' to pieces!

!!!!

 

[TheDuckWoman]

So glad you're doing better!!!!!! Stay strong and keep taking care of your babies!!! Enjoy and love em' to pieces!

!!!!

Thank you!

 

[jessiduck]

No problem hun

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[TheDuckWoman]

hey - sorry it took so long, finally got round to uploading the pics!


Maisy


sydney last monday (embden goose)


ginny last mon (chinese swan goose)



the girls - mandy (all brown runner) and evie (yellow and brown crested runner) last mon


snuggles! last mon


ginny last mon
the crew today!

 

[Mum]

They are totally adorable!!!