January to February 2024 Duckling Hatch-Along!

[tlcmurphy]

They tried to jump with one of the cats one time. After being warned not to do it of course. Poor cat freaked the fudge out and got the heck outta dodge

I’m glad it didn’t rip the crap out of your kid!

 

[ElfenLied89]

Most of your birds aren't very "lightweight", due to their breeds

Dolly and Atropos pop up easily. Celestia does have a bit of trouble with her big fluffy booty.

 

[ElfenLied89]

I’m glad it didn’t rip the crap out of your kid!

Same! I was worried it was gonna climb them and jump away. But they would've learned that day. Maybe.

 

[ElfenLied89]

If you get all female ducks, you should be able to house them all together just fine. If you want any male ducks, though, you’ll need separate housing.

Hmm. TSC sells them as "ducks" so I am assuming they are straight run.

 

[tlcmurphy]

Hmm. TSC sells them as "ducks" so I am assuming they are straight run.

Yes.

 

[Luv Ducks]

Tsc near me has ducklings and am trying to talk hubs into it. Lol. I want some! He is mostly worried they will fly off when they are grown. I already have a brooder light. Just need a new container for babies.

A large plastic tote works well for me but I only get two at a time. Our Rural King will sell you two but TSC makes you buy 6. I ordered the two I wanted from Metzer since neither place would ever have Call Ducklings. Good luck on talking him into it. I purchase and then send pictures back home to him so that he has time to get used to the ideal of having ducklings in the house again before I get there, lol. It works every time for me.

 

[KathiQuacks]

I wouldn't call that limited, low to the ground, yes. With the help of a wind gust, that duck will be gone

Like this wind gust?

Maybe low to the ground is a better phrasing. This was my boy with less of a wind gust.

 

[tlcmurphy]

Like this wind gust?

Maybe low to the ground is a better phrasing. This was my boy with less of a wind gust.

Clearly it would take him to long to walk to that wonderful pond

 

[fluffycrow]

Exactly like this! That pond looks amazing, do your birds have access to it?

 

[Luv Ducks]

I bought two Runner Ducklings last May and the seller told me that the parents could fly very well so I pinioned them. I also have Mallards that I have to clip one wing and even my fat Rouen Ducks can get off of the ground pretty well. My Muscovy Duck I am sure would be able to fly away if I did not clip one wing as I got her as a 3 month old. My huge Mule Duck can get over 6 feet off of the ground and I have to clip her also. Good luck with your decision of what kind you get. Mallards are the most likely to fly away if not clipped. I sold 6 to a man that had them for 4 years and they decided to leave. He never understood it as they were well fed, had a pond and had it made.