Flock/Life Journey's 2019

[ronott1]

Thanks! Ya think mama is molting

A lot of feathers for sure!

 

[MysticUniKitty]

Okay yall... I think I have a frizzle ... what do yall think? Ya gotta zoom in cuz these are the best I can get.. I don’t like to stress mama...View attachment 1741989View attachment 1741990View attachment 1741991

it looks that way!!

(and you're right i don't need any help in that area )

 

[WhoDatChick]

it looks that way!!

(and you're right i don't need any help in that area )

... even if it’s a roo!! But I hope not!

 

[happy duck]

I love your ducks!! The kittens are adorable! My barn cat just had hers but she's hidden them in the insulation under my house ...
Everyone on here calls me Mystic or you can call me Mon

That stinks about your cat. Hope you can get that worked out.

Hi .. so glad you are here! Your ducks are adorable and they look in love with their mama! And... Oh Ma Ga!! Gimmie that kitten!!! Can’t wait to hear.. and see more! ... and I need to see the rest of those kitties!

You will def see more of the kittens...I will try to get more pics tomorrow but I can be for sure(I will try tho)

Okay yall... I think I have a frizzle ... what do yall think? Ya gotta zoom in cuz these are the best I can get.. I don’t like to stress mama...View attachment 1741989View attachment 1741990View attachment 1741991

What a cutie!!!

 

[drumstick diva]

looks like the start of a frizzle - begins at the wings

 

[WhoDatChick]

Look at the beautiful boy...

 

[ClucksAndCombs]

Female ducks are just called ducks and your correct on males being drakes. A pair can work, but I'd rather have multiple ducks to keep overbreeding at bay. If you want quiet you should get muscovies. They are definitely quiet compared to mallard derived breeds. A quick wing clip can ground them easily. If you do go with a mallard derived breed, then you should know they, especially the ducks, can be extremely loud. Muscovy drakes hiss and ducks kind of lightly honks.
You can look on YouTube to see what kind of sounds they make.

If you get ducklings use a milk jug for water. Have a side cut out low enough to get their heads in but deep enough for them to be able to submerge their nostrils so they can clean them. I give ducklings a bath within the first few days, right after they start to explore and thrive. A warm bath then a towel off will keep them from getting chilled.

I hope you have fun with your duck journey!

Thank you so much! Very interesting about how quickly they'll be able to swim.

I was thinking 4 female ducks and a drake, just based on my chicken knowledge with more females than males, and the size of this old swingset I'm thinking about using as a coop. I was also looking at Perkins for a breed since I found out that they are friendly and lay eggs all year.
My only concern is about how ducks would react to our 10-20*F winters. Do you recommend any winter hardy breeds out there? (edit: I've found out they actually are very good in the winter. A nice sigh of relief.)


(By the way, I'm not in any hurry, I would say I'd plan on getting ducklings next year in February or March. This summer gives me time for a coop and run plan, as well as time to research. )

 

[ClucksAndCombs]

Look at the beautiful boy... View attachment 1742075

The fluffiness

 

[happy duck]

Thank you so much! Very interesting about how quickly they'll be able to swim.

I was thinking 4 female ducks and a drake, just based on my chicken knowledge with more females than males, and the size of this old swingset I'm thinking about using as a coop. I was also looking at Perkins for a breed since I found out that they are friendly and lay eggs all year.
My only concern is about how ducks would react to our 10-20*F winters. Do you recommend any winter hardy breeds out there? (edit: I've found out they actually are very good in the winter. A nice sigh of relief.)


(By the way, I'm not in any hurry, I would say I'd plan on getting ducklings next year in February or March. This summer gives me time for a coop and run plan, as well as time to research. )

Your getting ducks...How fun!!! Yes 4 females to 1 male will work(I have 3 to 1 and I can see some side affects so 4 will work great!). How big is the swing set? Most work great but ducks do have to have a little more room then chickens. Pekin ducks are great! I have one and...I hate to pick favorites...but he is a stinker. They will do great in cold weather as long as you have a coop free of any drafts and have plenty of straw(but you probably know all that cuz of chickens ). I am so excited about you getting ducks! They are so so fun! I am sorry if I kinda wedged my way into your conversation with someone else...just thought I could give you some tips.

 

[drumstick diva]

ducks have such innocent sweet expressions, regardless of the adventures they get into.