I bought 3 day old WH ducklings at the fur and feather show 3 weeks ago, thinking I could keep them as pets. turns out my parents changed their mind because they don't want to over winter birds because it will cost to much in feed. Now they are planning to slaughter them with the meat chicks I am raising. After a LOT of crying I came up with an idea to keep them.
1. I would pay for the cost of their feed, they wouldn't have to pay a cent p.s. how much does a bag of duck food cost and how long might it last with only 3 ducks??
2. I would do extra chores around the house
3. They don't need a heat lamp in the winter if I pile hay in the un-insulated coop.( no electricity usage)
4. When they grow old enough, I could sell the eggs for eating and for hatching ducklings out of, a mini business!
I just wanted to see if you guys thought it was a good enough idea to show to my parents.
Thanks,
Lucky
1. I would pay for the cost of their feed, they wouldn't have to pay a cent p.s. how much does a bag of duck food cost and how long might it last with only 3 ducks??
2. I would do extra chores around the house
3. They don't need a heat lamp in the winter if I pile hay in the un-insulated coop.( no electricity usage)
4. When they grow old enough, I could sell the eggs for eating and for hatching ducklings out of, a mini business!
I just wanted to see if you guys thought it was a good enough idea to show to my parents.
Thanks,
Lucky