Duck followup with pictures

[jtn42248]

Just wanted to follow up to previous posts that my six ducklings arrived o.k. and are thriving. Here is a picture the day they arrived, just barely a day old. They were hatched at 3 p.m on one day and arrived at my house at 7 a.m. the next. The second picture is of them today, two weeks old and proving that everything on the BYC duck forums is true. Three Blue Swedish (one male two females of which one is crested) and three Khaki Campbells (one male and two females). I have also found a local duck breeder that can provide me with more females if necessary when these mature. Not my breeds but she does have Magpies and Embdens.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Just wanted to follow up to previous posts that my six ducklings arrived o.k. and are thriving. Here is a picture the day they arrived, just barely a day old. They were hatched at 3 p.m on one day and arrived at my house at 7 a.m. the next. The second picture is of them today, two weeks old and proving that everything on the BYC duck forums is true. Three Blue Swedish (one male two females of which one is crested) and three Khaki Campbells (one male and two females). I have also found a local duck breeder that can provide me with more females if necessary when these mature. Not my breeds but she does have Magpies and Embdens.

They are adorable and have grown alot. By the way Embden are geese.

 

[jtn42248]

I think I knew that but was only thinking about what she had. She also has Runners and several breeds of chickens. A quick question though. I have been thinking about getting a couple of geese. Can I safely keep them in with the ducks or should I keep them apart like I do my chickens? Thanks.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I think I knew that but was only thinking about what she had. She also has Runners and several breeds of chickens. A quick question though. I have been thinking about getting a couple of geese. Can I safely keep them in with the ducks or should I keep them apart like I do my chickens? Thanks.

Geese can be temperamental at mating time, that said during the day my whole flock is out together on half acre fenced property at night everyone has their own houses. I cannot imagine my 2 geese sleeping with the ducks or chickens. 2 females would probably be okay but I would not do a gander and a goose together with the ducks.

 

[Mvpitzki]

Magpies? Where is this breeder located

 

[jtn42248]

They are just getting started with trying to build a hatchery business. They are in Coleman, TX but I don't know if they have a name or not. The next time I go into town I will stop buy and see and, if any more info, will post back to you.

 

[jtn42248]

I suspected as much. I will have to wait until i can set up space for them with shelter at night.

 

[Going Quackers]

So cute! my have they grown.. i know that all to well.

 

[jtn42248]

Yet one more follow up. They are regular little ladies and gentlemen now.



Just wish they would learn to clean up after themselves.