SchmidtChicks
Chirping
Well, this is our first time ever hatching, and raising Musocvy Ducklings (we have no incubator *YET*, so Mumis Brooding them). Our current pair, Pogo and Jelly, were 2-3 weeks old when we got them in February- and as such are just not "tame" with people. They know we feed and water them, but they will and do run the other way if you pass the 2m threshold.
Today, 7th November, I managed to take a peek at her nest while she and her man had some 1-on-1 lunch date time. In total we have 9 eggs which look to be developing well ~ incubation began 30th October (so they are 8 days and look good)
Our goal // Expected hatch is December 3rd, and after the ducklings are fluffy and happy, we will be removing them to raise in a brooder indoors.
Reason 1; our duck house / pen is not duckling proof, and to do so would cost us more than we would like to invest in a Rental Property.
Reason 2; Mum is WILD, she runs, hisses, and has generally bad people skills- we would like these ducklings to be People Imprinted as Pets for families around our town.
Reason 3; It is an amazing experience to include our 2 daughters in (they've enjoyed chook chicks), especially as we hope Mum may attempt a 2nd Clutch before the season ends.
**I'll be adding photos and info as I can, especially if I get some of the eggs development. We only have 1 new duckling so far, and this was hatched by our Pekin Bantam chook Chicky who currently still has her 3 day old baby.
Today, 7th November, I managed to take a peek at her nest while she and her man had some 1-on-1 lunch date time. In total we have 9 eggs which look to be developing well ~ incubation began 30th October (so they are 8 days and look good)
Our goal // Expected hatch is December 3rd, and after the ducklings are fluffy and happy, we will be removing them to raise in a brooder indoors.
Reason 1; our duck house / pen is not duckling proof, and to do so would cost us more than we would like to invest in a Rental Property.
Reason 2; Mum is WILD, she runs, hisses, and has generally bad people skills- we would like these ducklings to be People Imprinted as Pets for families around our town.
Reason 3; It is an amazing experience to include our 2 daughters in (they've enjoyed chook chicks), especially as we hope Mum may attempt a 2nd Clutch before the season ends.
**I'll be adding photos and info as I can, especially if I get some of the eggs development. We only have 1 new duckling so far, and this was hatched by our Pekin Bantam chook Chicky who currently still has her 3 day old baby.
