Dutch Hookbill Hatch!

[Pyxis]

Pretty sure I have some bills starting to curve Hopefully I can get some nice pictures tomorrow.

 

[Pyxis]

Behold my sea of waterfowl:

Lol. I really have to take some nice pictures with the good camera.

 

[Pyxis]

Fresh water swarm, lol:

I believe I will put them outside with their heat plate this weekend.

 

[Ducksmom]

Finally I was able to order a pair of quality show Hookbill ducks from Holderread! I choose a Golden ducky her hatched on 2020 and Golden sepia drake hatched this year. They should be shipped on 11/16! I think I’m all set now! I will be posting pictures at that time. For now, here are some babies that I kept

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Any chance in a few years *you* would be selling eggs If this group works out?

 

[Pyxis]

I took this video earlier when I snapped the candling picture:

https://www.facebook.com/PyxisPoultry/posts/1080030762484512

 

[Pyxis]

Holderreads sells hookbills if you want some genetic diversity.

Holderread retired after last year. I'm not sure if they'll be selling adults this year or not. But I'll keep my eye on them to see

 

[Pyxis]

Candled today, everyone is still trucking along! Started some misting today. I don't often do it with ducks but I do with my bantams since it seems to help them hatch better. Figured I'd do it for the Hookbills too. Can't hurt!

 

[Pyxis]

 

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