How to look after a mother Muscovy and her ducklings? (Not sure what to feed them)

[Eika]

Thank you, it is indeed a beyblade arena (stroke of genius on my Dad's part, the ridges at the sides are perfect steps to ensure they could get out when they were tiny) and it's small enough to refill daily even when water is limited. I'm keeping a close eye on them still as fortunately I don't start uni for another 2 weeks so am home all day most days. Thankfully I have them and the chicks to keep me entertained! Will update with some more pics in a few weeks if you like, we're getting some very interesting colours coming through

 

[Going Quackers]

Thank you, it is indeed a beyblade arena (stroke of genius on my Dad's part, the ridges at the sides are perfect steps to ensure they could get out when they were tiny) and it's small enough to refill daily even when water is limited. I'm keeping a close eye on them still as fortunately I don't start uni for another 2 weeks so am home all day most days. Thankfully I have them and the chicks to keep me entertained! Will update with some more pics in a few weeks if you like, we're getting some very interesting colours coming through

Clever, my son has some of those.. i should keep that handy for that purpose lol Love to see updates fun to watch them grow.

 

[Miss Lydia]

 

[Eika]

More pics! I've never seen the barring patter before (though this is only my 3rd batch a ducklings ) There are definitely at least 4 different colours; 1 pure white, 2 that started yellow and have now turned what looks to be black, 1 has a very pale chocolatey-silver, and another is a pale blue-silver. Any ideas how they'll turn out?









And just so they don't feel left out with all this ducky attention, here's a pic of my beloved wyandotte boys

 

[Going Quackers]

aw, so cute even the little "boys" Hard to say, i suck at the colours.. i get barring like that here all the time, heavy in my flock.. trouble with most barring is it's gone past juvenile stage. Mind you one duck i have still has it at several years old.

Here some ideas.. old pics..

Little one outside the tub? that is our chocolate ripple..




This past winter...



This is Julie...



and now



Here a genetic chart, maybe helpful

http://www.muscovyduckcentral.com/genetics.html

 

[Miss Lydia]

They are absolutely gorgeous, and change so much it is mind blowing so hold on they aren't through yet.