DuckvilleUSA
In the Brooder
- Apr 5, 2021
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I am a single mother of 4, who didn’t know how to cope with lockdown. I’ve been running a mile a minute for as long as I can remember. I bought a house a year before the world shut down and locked me in it with my kids, out of work for months.
I have always wanted ducks and intended on getting a few after settling into my new home. A year after getting my first 2 ducklings, I have 14 ducks, 3 geese, and 2 turkeys. Work has picked up (I’m a self-employed automotive interior repair/customization pro), kids are back in school, and the mental breakdown that lead to growing my flock was one of the best things that’s ever happened to me.
Sometimes moms get stuck in this loop, never doing anything for themselves, never expanding their journey, running on autopilot. A lot of people don’t get it, but all the work involved in maintaining Duckville is therapeutic for me. I have a lot of hobbies that I never made consistent time for over the years, but my hobby farm is “my thing” every day now. I’ve received so much info from this site over the last year and I’m happy to officially join the community.
I have always wanted ducks and intended on getting a few after settling into my new home. A year after getting my first 2 ducklings, I have 14 ducks, 3 geese, and 2 turkeys. Work has picked up (I’m a self-employed automotive interior repair/customization pro), kids are back in school, and the mental breakdown that lead to growing my flock was one of the best things that’s ever happened to me.
Sometimes moms get stuck in this loop, never doing anything for themselves, never expanding their journey, running on autopilot. A lot of people don’t get it, but all the work involved in maintaining Duckville is therapeutic for me. I have a lot of hobbies that I never made consistent time for over the years, but my hobby farm is “my thing” every day now. I’ve received so much info from this site over the last year and I’m happy to officially join the community.
Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have. 
thank you for your introduction, it's a pleasure to have you with us peeps. As a mom myself, I completely understand where you're coming from! BYC has helped many of us through lockdown, as wel as finding a purpose outside of the demands of our kids and families. Sounds like you have a collection now 
glad you finally joined, wishing you the best of luck!
We are so happy you have joined our community. Enjoy your flock and the many benefits.
