Duck chat!!!

[ducksrgreat]

I had rouans, and campbells before , coons got them, so now better protection. most of my hens have always laid well, I am just having a harder time with these WH and this [ older drake ] he is the only one that made it thru the attacks. and the only drake here everything I have read says 6 hens for him ,

 

[sassysarah]

I don't know anything about them!

 

[Bills vs Beaks]

lousy site, thought this place was better than typing quotes

Use the QUOTE button....or highlight what you want and click "reply"........
Ask for help before you pass judgement.

 

[Bills vs Beaks]

I have read says 6 hens for him ,

With just one drake, you can have as few as 1, depending on how much the drake wants to mate....if he is really crazy, you may need more, like 2-3.

 

[ducksrgreat]

With just one drake, you can have as few as 1, depending on how much the drake wants to mate....if he is really crazy, you may need more, like 2-3.

Thank you for your reply, well he has 6 girls, maybe I will find a pr. at the fair?? Again TY, it is just going to take more time than I thought

 

[itsasmallfarm]

so how is everyone's ducks doing, mine have found out they love cabbage but they will not eat it in front of me lol,

they just stare at me and then look at the cabbage then repeat. only when i walk away can i hear them quacking loudly and then look around and see half is gone lol.

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

My ducks are great! They're so cute and sweet. Today I hope to get a couple lings...but we'll see.

 

[sassysarah]

Awww!!!

 

[chickennducksqueen]

I have a couple of ducks and several chickens and still trying to extend the family

 

[Mom to 6 Quacks]

Hi all!
So this was certainly not a planned adventure, but I am now the proud Mum of 6 ducklings.
How it began....
The neighboring farmer allows their flock to free range and the ducks visit our yard morning, noon and night. We learned they lay eggs in the front flower bed. However, she was sitting on the eggs. So, we decided not to disturb her and awaited the arrival of fuzzy baby duck butts.
Sadly a week into it, momma duck was attacked and I was left with fertilized eggs in the front yard.

Long story short, we built an incubator, turned eggs all day, monitored temp and awaitied the Fourth of July- as it was the projected due date! The first pip came that day.

So.... now they are a week old and I'm so glad they are here.

Today's question: Recently, after they eat, they seem to be drooling, (a saliva like phleming yuck). And some even appear to be "spitting up". It's like having babies. (The first was "born at 3am... and just as with my human babies, I don't think I've slept a wink since. Lol)

If anyone knows about this post-mealtime spit up I'd appreciate the input.

Thanks!