I got my ducklings this morning. The PO called and said I had a box that was chirping and please come get it!
This is what I got:
I ordered 25 ducklings and all arrived in great shape. They were VERY active and tried to climb out of the box as soon as I opened it.
It took two days to get them to me so the hatchery told me to expect some deaths. They only guarantee the ducks if you can get them
in one day so I had to take my chances. It worked out well as these are the most energetic and active babies I have ever gotten in the
mail, either chicken or duck.
Here is a shot to give you some scale:
I got them into the brooder and made each one drink some water. They began to drink and eat within the first five minutes. Im using a
very large plastic tub for the brooder for the first week or so.
I will let them get hydrated during the day and settle in. This afternoon I will pinion them and weigh them. I will be keeping account of
food consumption and weight of the ducks on a weekly basis as well as posting pics.
I would like to say that I am really pleased with J.M. Hatchery. Joel called me about an hour after I got the ducks to see that everything
was fine. Really top-notch service and the ducks look great. My cost plus shipping for 25 ducks was $190.
This is what I got:
I ordered 25 ducklings and all arrived in great shape. They were VERY active and tried to climb out of the box as soon as I opened it.
It took two days to get them to me so the hatchery told me to expect some deaths. They only guarantee the ducks if you can get them
in one day so I had to take my chances. It worked out well as these are the most energetic and active babies I have ever gotten in the
mail, either chicken or duck.
Here is a shot to give you some scale:
I got them into the brooder and made each one drink some water. They began to drink and eat within the first five minutes. Im using a
very large plastic tub for the brooder for the first week or so.
I will let them get hydrated during the day and settle in. This afternoon I will pinion them and weigh them. I will be keeping account of
food consumption and weight of the ducks on a weekly basis as well as posting pics.
I would like to say that I am really pleased with J.M. Hatchery. Joel called me about an hour after I got the ducks to see that everything
was fine. Really top-notch service and the ducks look great. My cost plus shipping for 25 ducks was $190.
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