New babies of the year!

[Hykiko]

I should just congratulate all 1st time hatchers then.

Thank you, though it’s first time chick Hatcher. We had our first duck hatch last year in December.

 

[Huntmaster]

Thank you, though it’s first time chick Hatcher. We had our first duck hatch last year in December.

Your right should have said 1st time chick hatchers. Sounds like you have a good start on rebuilding your flock.

 

[Hykiko]

Your right should have said 1st time chick hatchers. Sounds like you have a good start on rebuilding your flock.

Im hoping so, though the weather is getting crazy. Today it’s 70+ wind with a cold snap heading towards us.

 

[Predoggg]

Congrats! Did mom incubate or did you use an incubator?

We did incubate. Looking forward to one day have a broody hen and do all the work.

 

[Hykiko]

We did incubate. Looking forward to one day have a broody hen and do all the work.

I got lucky with this hen, I pulled her off the eggs to let her dig in the dirt in the hen house again and when the other hen got to close to the baby she went off. So she’s doing an amazing job as a first time mom. She’s still sitting on the remaining eggs as well, I’m also making sure to do hands on time with the baby so it won’t be so shy of me when it gets older

 

[Hykiko]

Mom - little
Baby -
Daddy - junior

They spent some time together, though little didn’t want my other hen near her baby.

 

[Hykiko]

Well it’s a little to early to know the sex for sure, but I’m hoping for a baby girl. The baby is about 3-4 days old now.

 

[Hykiko]

Well the baby is doing well, I will say sadly one of the ducklings was a quitter. The other duck egg and chicken egg is progressing well, hoping they hatch here soon!

 

[Debbie292d]

Well the baby is doing well, I will say sadly one of the ducklings was a quitter. The other duck egg and chicken egg is progressing well, hoping they hatch here soon!

I hope so too! Best wishes!

 

[Debbie292d]

View attachment 3782971Mom - little
Baby -
Daddy - junior

They spent some time together, though little didn’t want my other hen near her baby.

So adorable!