Our first Ducklings!! 😻 🦆

[RainbowVixen]

I’ve read tons off of this site for years and finally I’ve made an account and managed to talk my husband into getting us ducks! They will be our first “farm-type” animal so I’m a bit nervous, but it’s been a dream of mine since I was little and honestly it’s a bit unreal as of right now. They’ll be Buff Ducks. We bought 10 females for shipping out on the 30th, but have decided to buy more and they will likely be males. All from My Pet Chicken.

Does anyone have experience with this particular hatchery? And can you share some pictures of your babies when they first arrived in the mail? Any tips for best survival rate after shipping? Our idea is to separate the males from the females after sexing when older and eventually get to clan breeding them maybe within the next two years. We have a fairly modest set up at the moment, but if we do go through with buying more we’ll be expanding on that with a sweeter heater and possibly two connected kiddie pools, or just a pet sitter gate and a faux grass rug. Thanks!

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Welcome to BYC. I love ducks. If you get males, I would start with no more than two for your 10 hens. I love buff ducks. I don't have any now, but in the past I did and they were great ducks. Here's to lots of delicious eggs in 6 months.

 

[Callender Girl]

Congratulations on having your dream come true. Ducks are wonderful!!

 

[RainbowVixen]

Thanks Callender! It really is! And I almost forgot the ratio in my excitement, so I’m grateful for you reminding me, Magnolia! Oh my gosh that would have been a disaster.

 

[416bigbore]

and Congrats on the new Babies! Don't forget to post pics of those little Cuties.

 

[Abriana]

Welcome to BYC. I love ducks. If you get males, I would start with no more than two for your 10 hens. I love buff ducks. I don't have any now, but in the past I did and they were great ducks. Here's to lots of delicious eggs in 6 months.

I have two buff ducks (one for sure a male the other is still a bit of a mystery for now) and I love them! They are friendly and I recommend them. All ducks are great though, so fun to watch! My personal favorite is when they run, those big feet making those “slap slap slap” sounds on the ground and their waddling always makes me laugh

 

[RainbowVixen]

and Congrats on the new Babies! Don't forget to post pics of those little Cuties.

For sure!!! Thanks for the welcome! I love looking at all the baby pics on here. The fuzzies are just too cute.

 

[RainbowVixen]

I have two buff ducks (one for sure a male the other is still a bit of a mystery for now) and I love them! They are friendly and I recommend them. All ducks are great though, so fun to watch! My personal favorite is when they run, those big feet making those “slap slap slap” sounds on the ground and their waddling always makes me laugh

That’s what got me! And the videos I’ve seen of their little tail feathers wagging are precious.

 

[Abriana]

That’s what got me! And the videos I’ve seen of their little tail feathers wagging are precious.

Once I was chasing one to put her in the coop and I had to stop because I was laughing too hard

Awww yes! And them playing in the water too. And the way they quack when I visit the coop, and follow me around.

 

[416bigbore]

As you will find out, you are on an awesome poultry Forum with lots of great information and very knowledgably members who are more then willing to jump in and answer any questions you may have along the way.