Need help with lock down! :) duck egg

[salsan20]

Meant to show you how big they have all got!

 

[lissygirl]

I was just going to ask you how the hatching went!! They are absolutely adorable. I love the coloring on Poppet. And such cute names The rest are looking so grown up! They seem like they love their little habitat! How do you go about introducing them when they are older?
Cody hadn't sneezed for a few days, then he did tonight so now I'm worried again. Just a slight mist of clear during the sneeze, otherwise no drainage. I hadn't called the vet since it had gotten better, but now I think I'm going to call tomorrow. I don't want to take any risks. Otherwise, he is loving his little bachelor pad we made him out of the old dog kennel. Also, he got a new (bigger) kiddie pool to swim in.

 

[salsan20]

They are very happy, pile out of their house every morning full of beans. I have just introduced my next oldext chicks out there, I have them in there but seperated by wire. They are little enough to get out and mix but small enough to be able to have a safe zone away from the big ones if it is getting rough. So far all is happy, fingers crossed, bit of pecking but nothing serious.

Oh how cute, bet he struts his stuff! he is so handsome!good luck with vet x

 

[lissygirl]

I spoke with the vet and he said Cody doesn't sound sick, but keep an eye on him. He said I can bring him in if i feel like I need to, but I don't think I will at this point, as I don't want to cause him unnecessary stress. I also chatted with Lacrystal, who agreed that he doesn't sound sick and I shouldn't worry so much! He is trying really hard to fly!! I think that is going to happen soon.
How are your babies?? Any new pics?

 

[salsan20]

Thats good, at least you can set your mind at ease. Glad you found her!

All doing really well, despite having chick buddies and poppet and jasmine are big enough to be there, Bean still prefers human company to anything else! Very affectionate madam (she has a honk quack thing going on so I think she is a girl!).

The babies are all growing well, the big guys are doing a great job at cleaning up the spiders from my garden and coming racing out to greet me every time I step out. All happy!

 

[lissygirl]

Oh my gosh!! They are the cutest things I've ever seen!! So sweet I love Bean so much!! Cody is doing great as well. I was so tired today from working at my job all weekend that I came home between classes and took an hour nap, and I put the little brooder on my bed and I could hear Cody peeping while I was asleep so I started to dream about him! But I woke up and he was sound asleep Here's a couple pics of him in his new apartment and one in his pool. (Today he flew out of my lap and landed in the pool!!)

 

[salsan20]

He is so lovely! Such a pretty boy! Its funny how they impact on you. Have had some manic times recently as hubby wants to leave his job and set up his own business so its been very busy. Also have had a very ill duckling, it pipped midway in the shell facing down into the towel so it nearly suffocated, it pipped almost a week early and wasnt anywhere near ready neurologically to hatch, after its initial pip it couldnt do anything so I assisted as I figured it was stuck. One leg was twisted above its head so even if it had been trying it wouldnt have made it. Well the more I removed the more I figured it was a goner, limp no even attempt to open its eyes or lift itself and its entire range of movement was kicking its legs occaisonally. Anyhow I left it twenty four hours and it was similar so was actually giving up when it opened its eyes and turned its head. It still couldnt lift its head properly or do anything though. I gave it some water then left it 12 hours. By this point it could lift its head very shakily, but its legs very still kicking out randomly and definately at funny angles. I figured putting it with another very young duckling may stimulate it move so put it in a small cup (I hoped to strengthen its legs as it was obvious they were working properly) and moved it hourly to the food and drink which seemed to strengthen it lots. His head was still wobbly but slightly controlled by day two, but at this point it became obvious his legs were both facing backwards like flippers on a penguin so he couldnt stand. So started figuring out various harnesses to try and reset legs in the right place. Total disaster! Finally when handling him I realised the leg that had been above his head the hip was wrong, it didnt match the other side at all, and I figured either a dislocated hip or just wrongly positioned. I ended up with a fabric bandage then tight tight sellotape wrapped round his hips keeping them straight and then the feet directly below the hips like how they sit. He stayed like the for a day and a half with me cleaning his bottom and positioning food and water in reach. His control of his head had reached normal now and today when I took the bandage off he actually stood!! He can walk a few steps so im optimistic now whereas before I just kept thinking I shouldnt have helped at all!

I love Cody in the pool, so affectionate.

 

[lissygirl]

Wow, what a story. You have been through a lot! How is the little guy doing? I hope he is doing better. Keep me posted

 

[lissygirl]

@salsan20 How are all your babies? How is the little patient doing

 

[salsan20]

Black and yellow had the problems, now has a slight limp but otherwise happy! He and the yellow and poppet went to their new home yesterday which is gorgeous, lovely big pond and muddy puddles! Very sweet and happy!!

Seems to be funny uploading pictures so will show the others later x