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JLynnsDuckies said:
Okay, thank you both so much. Great things to know! I was also wondering when their laying season is and how long I can expect the hen to lay (to what age?)
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I'm not sure in your area since you're so far north and west of us. Laying for ducks that are seasonal layers like Calls depends a great deal on hours of daylight. Ours start laying in February, but yours might be into March.
 
JLynnsDuckies said:
Speaking of worrying... I know ducks wings twitch and some amount is considered normal. Gidgets wings twitch more than I am used to. It's not constant but it's alot. It seems to happen more when she's nervous. At least that's what it seems like. They fall to her sides and fan a bit and twitch like crazy. I know she's still adjusting so I'm trying not to worry about it but I thought I would mention it just in case.
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I think they're okay, sweets. Wobs 'n' Bean's wings twitch all the time, but ESPECIALLY when they're mid-molt! I wonder if it's similar to when you exercise and your legs are kinda twitchy afterward?
 
Amykins said:
I think they're okay, sweets. Wobs 'n' Bean's wings twitch all the time, but ESPECIALLY when they're mid-molt! I wonder if it's similar to when you exercise and your legs are kinda twitchy afterward?
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Hmmm, that's an interesting thought! That's weird they would twitch more while molting. I have a lot to learn! Thank you for reassuring me! Gadget doesn't seem to do it much at all. Then again he's adjusting really well. I watched him bug hunt yesterday and it was just about one of the cutest things I have ever seen! :love
 
Amykins said:
I think they're okay, sweets. Wobs 'n' Bean's wings twitch all the time, but ESPECIALLY when they're mid-molt! I wonder if it's similar to when you exercise and your legs are kinda twitchy afterward?
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I think the anology is more like forget to shave your legs and wear tight jeans... how would that feel at the end of the day... lol...
 
JadeComputerGal said:
I'm not sure in your area since you're so far north and west of us. Laying for ducks that are seasonal layers like Calls depends a great deal on hours of daylight. Ours start laying in February, but yours might be into March.
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Ok, thank you. Do you let yours hatch their own eggs or do you incubate them? I'm sorry. I have like tons of questions.
 
JadeComputerGal said:
You don't need to be sorry at all. We incubate all of ours, partly because we we like to hand raise them so they're used to humans.
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I just emailed the breeder and she said they incubate theirs too although if Gidget was given the chance she would probably do fine. I am thinking there is an incubator in my future. Sigh... I am so nervous about incubating, especially calls. I suppose it will be an opportunity to lean but I will probably be on here crying my first couple of attempts. Lol
 
JLynnsDuckies said:
I just emailed the breeder and she said they incubate theirs too although if Gidget was given the chance she would probably do fine. I am thinking there is an incubator in my future. Sigh... I am so nervous about incubating, especially calls. I suppose it will be an opportunity to lean but I will probably be on here crying my first couple of attempts. Lol
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There's nothing wrong with letting the duck do it. Calls are usually pretty good moms.
 

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