Old fashioned Broody thread for ducks 2013 edition

[EdenCamp]

My ducks hae been very accepting of ALL ducklings. Easier than chickens by far! Palm the ducklings under her and should be fine. From what I've seen, they tend to be more the merrier moms.

 

[keirys]

My ducks hae been very accepting of ALL ducklings. Easier than chickens by far! Palm the ducklings under her and should be fine. From what I've seen, they tend to be more the merrier moms.

now to find some day olds

 

[Snownoir]

fingers drumming on desk.

x 2!! Congrats!!

Just candled my eggs they all look like duds..How do I go about sneaking some day olds in the nest??

I'm SOOO sorry to hear that

I'm sure what Eden says is true, good luck finding some. You could ship em in from a hatchery or look on craigslist.

My ducks hae been very accepting of ALL ducklings. Easier than chickens by far! Palm the ducklings under her and should be fine. From what I've seen, they tend to be more the merrier moms.

Great advice. I didn't know this. Also, I'm glad you're not stuttering anymore

 

[keirys]

I think I might have found someone to sell me some day olds. Her hatch is due anyday now and shes 45 min away. I wont have to deal with shipping !!!

 

[EdenCamp]

Ummmm why not just go get them before they hatch then and let your girl finish the job? Just tuck them in your bra for the ride home. Slip them under her and .....viola! Easy peasy!

 

[EdenCamp]

Ummmm why not just go get them before they hatch then and let your girl finish the job? Just tuck them in your bra for the ride home. Slip them under her and .....viola! Easy peasy!

 

[keirys]

Ummmm why not just go get them before they hatch then and let your girl finish the job? Just tuck them in your bra for the ride home. Slip them under her and .....viola! Easy peasy!

ROFL!!!!!! that's a good idea I wonder if that will work lol....Have you done that before?

 

[keirys]

Ummmm why not just go get them before they hatch then and let your girl finish the job? Just tuck them in your bra for the ride home. Slip them under her and .....viola! Easy peasy!

What will I do if they start hatching in my bra haahahahah

 

[EdenCamp]

If they start hatching? Drive FASTER mama!

The "girls" have had stranger "company".......

Nope, haven't done it. But surely, if you keep them warm, big side of air cell up - can't see any reason why it wouldn't work great for you. She gets a chance to actually hatch them and they bond with each other without fear of rejection or attack - you or the ducklings trying to sneak them in.

 

[EdenCamp]

If they start hatching? Drive FASTER mama!

The "girls" have had stranger "company".......

Nope, haven't done it. But surely, if you keep them warm, big side of air cell up - can't see any reason why it wouldn't work great for you. She gets a chance to actually hatch them and they bond with each other without fear of rejection or attack - you or the ducklings trying to sneak them in.