Yorkshire Duck Lass
In the Brooder
- Aug 29, 2022
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Hi all. I am new to duck keeping and loving it. It all started with my neighbour a few months ago when I started to help look after her adult Indian runners and ducklings whilst she worked different shifts. 4 adult and 9 ducklings, 8 of the older ducklings were put outside with the warmer weather, until one day later they were brutally taken by 4 of her dogs, leaving just one still under the heat lamp. I happily took on caring for the lonesome duckling on a daily basis, sitting by her side, talking to her as well as ensuring she was fed and watered regularly. I bought her a new house, one she could see out of, rather than the little black box she pecked at all day, this was the day I became the proud owner of my very own duckling, yes I could take her home, over the other side of the fence, she was mine. I sat next to her in her new cage talking away for the rest of the day but when I left her side she cried. There was nothing else for it, I searched the internet for a friend and the very next morning I picked up another duckling the same age, 3 weeks old, happiness. My neighbour then went on holiday, passing over the fence and incubator full of eggs, with no other instructions but to turn them twice a day! I turned them as told, not sure how/which way but I turned them. Unfortunately my efforts failed, no new ducklings. However I later found out that eggs had been added ad-hoc and the power failed for, maybe a night or a day and night, who knows. I continued to care for her ducks whilst away but something had triggered my mind, what if I had my own incubator? So here I am with 3 beautiful Indian runner ducks of my own, yes I bought another, and my very own incubator in which I I have just hatched 4 healthy ducklings out of the 5 eggs I put in 
So happy you have joined our flock. Best of luck with your ducks and congratulations on your hatch 
to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!
