Preparing to set call and pekin duck eggs! Hatch day should be March 4, 2021 if all goes well!

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

Here’s some possibly better pictures @Pyxis

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

The little black pied (Bobbles) that couldn’t lift his head is much better. He is energetic and drinks water really well. He pecks at the food but doesn’t get much (if any). He can walk now (still wobbly and falls over sometimes) but a definite improvement. I’m thinking I’ll try some watered down scrambled eggs on my lunch break. He took forever to absorb his yolk so maybe he’s just still using that. He will be 48 hours old around 1:00 pm today.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

The little black pied (Bobbles) that couldn’t lift his head is much better. He is energetic and drinks water really well. He pecks at the food but doesn’t get much (if any). He can walk now (still wobbly and falls over sometimes) but a definite improvement. I’m thinking I’ll try some watered down scrambled eggs on my lunch break. He took forever to absorb his yolk so maybe he’s just still using that. He will be 48 hours old around 1:00 pm today.

I also use a coffee grinder to grind up the feed a bit finer. The call ducks and newly hatched chicks seem to be able to eat it better to get off on a good start.

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

I also use a coffee grinder to grind up the feed a bit finer. The call ducks and newly hatched chicks seem to be able to eat it better to get off on a good start.

Thanks for the great suggestion! I’ll try this, I appreciate the help!

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

@Pyxis i was able to go outside today and get some better pictures of the little fella in natural lighting thanks to @shawluvsbirds ’s suggestion

These should be better when you have time. I appreciate the help!

And I remembered to do full images this time

 

[shawluvsbirds]

@Pyxis i was able to go outside today and get some better pictures of the little fella in natural lighting thanks to @shawluvsbirds ’s suggestion

These should be better when you have time. I appreciate the help!

And I remembered to do full images this time

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That is very interesting!
I can't wait to see what it looks like when it gets its adult feathers.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Very cute pictures too..
And I appreciated them full size!
They crack me up so much at that awkward stage when they're just starting to feather out.

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

That is very interesting!
I can't wait to see what it looks like when it gets its adult feathers.

I was thinking the same thing! I’ve never seen a color like him! I’m betting he’ll be really pretty. I’m so excited as he’s just starting to feather out!

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

Very cute pictures too..
And I appreciated them full size!
They crack me up so much at that awkward stage when they're just starting to feather out.

Thanks! They’re nothing compared to your adorable duckling photo shoots!

lol I thought you would! I remembered this time!

Me too! They look so funny!

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

I think this one where he’s flapping his itty bitty “wings” was my favorite! This one has me dying laughing and was even funnier in person...