Old fashioned Broody thread for ducks 2013 edition

[Blondiega1]

Here's another.
Being able to watch her is fascinating and maddening all at the same time!

[VIDEO]

 

[Miss Lydia]

Here's another.
Being able to watch her is fascinating and maddening all at the same time!

That almost looks like she is panting it has to be hot there it's hot here.

 

[Blondiega1]

That almost looks like she is panting it has to be hot there it's hot here.

It was in the 90's today.
First time I've seen her do that and we've had a few days over 90.
She's got plenty of water.
I suppose she was just hot.

 

[Miss Lydia]

It was in the 90's today.
First time I've seen her do that and we've had a few days over 90.
She's got plenty of water.
I suppose she was just hot.

Well what ever the reason, she sure is a cutie and I am enjoying watching her. Thanks for sharing this part of her life and looking forward to hatch day

 

[Blondiega1]

Well what ever the reason, she sure is a cutie and I am enjoying watching her. Thanks for sharing this part of her life and looking forward to hatch day

Thanks! I hope she hatches some too! I really do appreciate the insight of someone with more experience than I!

 

[HollyDuckFarmer]

I agree, she may be hot and panting. You might give her a little water dish nearby. Usually I give the broody moms the very same waterer that I give to their babies!

Here was this am here:
The little ones are 2-3 Days old. Today was their 1st day out. The bigger two are 2 Weeks old. Look at their poor mom, doesn't she look rough?

 

[Miss Lydia]

I agree, she may be hot and panting. You might give her a little water dish nearby. Usually I give the broody moms the very same waterer that I give to their babies!

Here was this am here:
The little ones are 2-3 Days old. Today was their 1st day out. The bigger two are 2 Weeks old. Look at their poor mom, doesn't she look rough?


I bet once she gets the kids raised she'll be looking better HDF, what a sweet pic though of mamas and babies. Do the girls mind being so close together with their babies?

 

[Blondiega1]

I agree, she may be hot and panting. You might give her a little water dish nearby. Usually I give the broody moms the very same waterer that I give to their babies!

Here was this am here:
The little ones are 2-3 Days old. Today was their 1st day out. The bigger two are 2 Weeks old. Look at their poor mom, doesn't she look rough?

HOW SWEET!!!!

I have a chick feeder and water dish.
I'll get them today and put closer to her.

 

[HollyDuckFarmer]

I think having mom used to the food & water is good, like it helps her teach the babies to use them quicker.

The moms are ok together, but one of the Rouen x KC 2-wk olds is rather a pain... I know I've written before that there's no such thing as an aggressive duckling, but this particular one I have seen go after the little ones 2x now. Luckily Khaki Mom is experienced and she keeps watch. Plus I try to also!

 

[Blondiega1]

I think having mom used to the food & water is good, like it helps her teach the babies to use them quicker.

The moms are ok together, but one of the Rouen x KC 2-wk olds is rather a pain... I know I've written before that there's no such thing as an aggressive duckling, but this particular one I have seen go after the little ones 2x now. Luckily Khaki Mom is experienced and she keeps watch. Plus I try to also!

Chick feeder and water by mom--- CHECK!!!

Set it up today.
Hopefully she'll use them and teach the babies to use them.
8 days till potential hatch!