Emergency! Duck adoption ended up rescue!

[gilbert2]

Isn't it amazing how rude some hunters can be? I too, have had to chase them off my property, and the perennial excuse is "What no hunting signs? We didn't see a thing." You can make something foolproof, but you can't make it damn foolproof!

 

[Mama Runner]

I have signs up and I put game cameras up. I am going to get shot one of these days because I just walk up behind them and say hello, whatcha doing? Normally they just jump sky high and take off.

 

[onaharley]

Everyone is doing awesome. I'm sorry I haven't been on to post. My phone is out of memory and I never get a chance to sit at the computer. So I will put photos up as soon as I can.

The rescues are all outside free range forage. Little Miss and Mini still have wet feather, but it is getting better.

We have dog coats for the Turkeys that are bald, on cool days, and I sewed bandanas together for capes on hot days, so they don't get sunburn.

Everyone is now eating feed and foraging. They get fresh water all over and we put electrolytes out in front and back. We have discovered that they all really really like jello. We use unflavored gelatin with no sugar and instead of water we use juice and applesauce with fresh fruit or veggies. It doesn't hard set it turns into a jelly that 129 birds come running for.

The Roosters that got dropped off have found their own spot on top of the tool shed. So far I haven't had to make Rooster and dumplings.

I'm very concerned with hunting seasons under way. We have been taking care of some wild turkeys on our property as well. They have come up to me several times when I am outside. I have no hunting signs up all over, but ginseng season opened.this week and we have had to chase several people off.

Thanks for the update and continued love!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

X2 it is so awesome what you have done for all these birds!! Blessing!

 

[Mama Runner]

Thank you all for the thanks, but I have been so blessed by my Ducks and Turkeys, honestly I think they rescued me.

 

[Mama Runner]

I'm sure there is a thread or post already. If so could you all kindly point me in the right direction.
One of the Female Pekin rescues has started moving her head side to side with every step and talking.
She seems fine, she's not limping her feet look good. She is eating, drinking both clean water and electrolytes and keeps up with the flock. Anything I should worry about? None of the other ducks seem to do this.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Does it appear to be bothering her? or could it be flirting? My Runners do the head turning and bobbing when flirting with my Runner drake. Can you get a video?

 

[Mama Runner]

Let me go try again. My phone has no memory. But I might be able to on Hubbies.

 

[Miss Lydia]

 

[Mama Runner]

Lol now she won't do it. But here are some updated photos of them. Of course my runners have to run in and get in the photos. They love to have their picture taken. A far cry from when we first got them