my 3 ducks eggs are hatching! 2 are out!

[chickenlisa]

Today is day 27 (ending tonight) and 2 ducklings are already out and the 3rd (and last) is zipping now. See them here...

Baby Blue Swedish and Baby Cayuga
I only put 3 eggs in to test fertility. My son wants 1 for his College Apt pet (not sure yet) and the other 2 will be sold. I've got lots of eggs if anyone else want to try hatching their own. They seem to hatch easier than chicken eggs for me.
Lisa

 

[streemers]

WOW good for you they look wonderful. mine are suposed to hatch sunday hope they look as good as yours!

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[chickenlisa]

Thanks-hope yours do well too!
Now there are 3!
2 blues and 1 black. The black is either mixed Cayuga X Swedish or all Black Swedish. I though all Cayuga because her feet and bill are jet black. But there is a smattering of yellow fuzz on her chest.
I'll take pics of all 3 when the latest one is dry and fluffy. They are so cute and tiny (compared to my new goslings.)
Lisa

 

[NancyDz]

Oh my the duckies are SOOO cute. Lisa where are you located? I might be interested in hatching some, I don't know much about the Swedish but I really like the Cayuga's .

Let me know.

Too funny bout your son, sounds like a messy apt pet. He might have to get a duck diaper!


Nancy

 

[chickenlisa]

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I'm in NJ. I've shipped these eggs and they do well. The Swedish ducks and Cayugas all run together and act just like each other.They are the same size too. I have to see my black ones from the front or side to see if its a Cayuga or Black Swede. All nice ducks. Just let me know. I've got a dozen eggs gathered from last last 3 days...(Wed-Fri) They've really picked up in laying more eggs/day just this week. I can ship out tomorrow and have them there by Monday probably. Pm me if interested.

Yes, if he (and his roomies) all want a pet duck, they'll have to get ducky diapers. I sent him the link from this forum to see what he's getting into with that. Also I'm trying to discourage him, as 1 duck can get lonely. Not to mention, college kids' lifestyles tend to not be the best for a pet duck. We'll see. Actually, they're out in May and these ducklings were just hatched today. They wouldn't be ready to go until sometime in April. Not much point then.

 

[chickenlisa]

new baby pics...

tomorrow they'll go in the brooder box with the goslings. hope that works out ok.

 

[rlhbond]

VERY CUTE!!!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Adorable pics.

 

[chickens4me]

Adorable little ones you have!! Congratulations.

 

[lowcountrypoultry]