Ik! Im so excited!! There is 15 eggs. The other 3 which made 18 were not fertile. All are alive and moving.
Muscovy keepers share your pics!
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See u had nothin to worry about except for if a snake gets into the hen house, like two years ago a snake ate all the eggs while the babies were hatching and only two survived
so I was really sad and then those babies didn't live to be over a year old
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Someone was asking for pics of the inside of Duckies house. Here they are.
Duckie peeking out the window at me.
How I have her nest box situated normally. She hasnt been back in it since I just added the new straw. Tomorrow that will be a perfect nest lol
The board across above her head is a big perch in case she gets the urge. I have seen her hop up and perch on other things, but hasn't used this one that i know of.
Clean out door closed. It is 2 layers, for security, the peice I cut out to make the opening is fastened to the door, and fits back inside the opening when the door is closed, like a puzzle piece. So it won't shift if pried on.
The dark area across the top here is a 4 inch tall vent that goes all the way across the roof. I also used a piece of linoleum on the floor so its easier to clean out.
Duckie ramp door closed
Duckie ramp door open. Yes, she has a solar porch light.
Inside view.
couldnt get all inside in one pic. I turned nest box for pic so you could see what it was. Just a covered cat pan, I had to enlarge the opening with a razorblade.
Duckie in her house she goes in and out all day, and puts herself to bed at dusk. Any questions? lol. I built this thing out of stuff my dad's contractor neighbor had in his burn pile. we raid the pile for all sorts of things. All I bought to build this was a box of screws, and the hinges and hasps and locks. It will be painted soon, trying to decide what to write above the door... Quack Sweet Shack? Quackatraz? lol
And just cause... This is the egg she laid today on top, and her first egg on the bottom. I knew they would get bigger, but this is the difference between 6 eggs so I was a little surprised lol
Duckie peeking out the window at me.
How I have her nest box situated normally. She hasnt been back in it since I just added the new straw. Tomorrow that will be a perfect nest lol
The board across above her head is a big perch in case she gets the urge. I have seen her hop up and perch on other things, but hasn't used this one that i know of.
Clean out door closed. It is 2 layers, for security, the peice I cut out to make the opening is fastened to the door, and fits back inside the opening when the door is closed, like a puzzle piece. So it won't shift if pried on.
The dark area across the top here is a 4 inch tall vent that goes all the way across the roof. I also used a piece of linoleum on the floor so its easier to clean out.
Duckie ramp door closed
Duckie ramp door open. Yes, she has a solar porch light.
Inside view.
couldnt get all inside in one pic. I turned nest box for pic so you could see what it was. Just a covered cat pan, I had to enlarge the opening with a razorblade.
Duckie in her house she goes in and out all day, and puts herself to bed at dusk. Any questions? lol. I built this thing out of stuff my dad's contractor neighbor had in his burn pile. we raid the pile for all sorts of things. All I bought to build this was a box of screws, and the hinges and hasps and locks. It will be painted soon, trying to decide what to write above the door... Quack Sweet Shack? Quackatraz? lol
And just cause... This is the egg she laid today on top, and her first egg on the bottom. I knew they would get bigger, but this is the difference between 6 eggs so I was a little surprised lol
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Someone was asking for pics of the inside of Duckies house. Here they are.
Duckie peeking out the window at me.
How I have her nest box situated normally. She hasnt been back in it since I just added the new straw. Tomorrow that will be a perfect nest lol
The board across above her head is a big perch in case she gets the urge. I have seen her hop up and perch on other things, but hasn't used this one that i know of.
Clean out door closed. It is 2 layers, for security, the peice I cut out to make the opening is fastened to the door, and fits back inside the opening when the door is closed, like a puzzle piece. So it won't shift if pried on.
The dark area across the top here is a 4 inch tall vent that goes all the way across the roof. I also used a piece of linoleum on the floor so its easier to clean out.
Duckie ramp door closed
Duckie ramp door open. Yes, she has a solar porch light.
Inside view.
couldnt get all inside in one pic. I turned nest box for pic so you could see what it was. Just a covered cat pan, I had to enlarge the opening with a razorblade.
Duckie in her house she goes in and out all day, and puts herself to bed at dusk. Any questions? lol. I built this thing out of stuff my dad's contractor neighbor had in his burn pile. we raid the pile for all sorts of things. All I bought to build this was a box of screws, and the hinges and hasps and locks. It will be painted soon, trying to decide what to write above the door... Quack Sweet Shack? Quackatraz? lol
And just cause... This is the egg she laid today on top, and her first egg on the bottom. I knew they would get bigger, but this is the difference between 6 eggs so I was a little surprised lol
That is cute! love the solar light. Basically, 2- step locks are best for keeping out predators.. do watch that water bowl with the straw, as it can cause mold... i'd almost think she could swim in that bowl, scovie ladies are quite creative for finding water spots lol
Yippie what's going on this morning can you see any yet?
Miss lydia I have to get up and feed horses then I will check 
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I have thought of that, she doesn't make too much of a mess, but the plan was to hang a small bucket in there, I just haven't stuck the hook in there yet. I used the cook pot cause at least she can't knock it over.
No baby yet, maybe in a few more hours. Its hot today so would expect drying of the veins will go quicker then normal
Yup, they doing good.
duckling one of 15
duckling one of 15
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