Rav's Duckumentary - Call duckling babies (pic heavy)

[Julie Birb]

Thank you. I love you too.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

Nice.....

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Love them all!!

 

[Ruralhideaway]

Those breeders are gorgeous!

I have about a half dozen dumb questions about call ducks. Said questions will end with where I will be getting them. Should I post a special dumb question thread for this?

 

[Ravynscroft]

Those breeders are gorgeous!

I have about a half dozen dumb questions about call ducks. Said questions will end with where I will be getting them. Should I post a special dumb question thread for this?

The only dumb question is the one never asked...

Feel free to ask away right here, we would be happy to help you and answer any questions you have...

Btw, how is your cockerel doing?

ETA: and Thank You, I am pleased with them myself, lol...

 

[FridayYet]

So beautiful, Rav!

 

[Ravynscroft]

So beautiful, Rav!

FRIDAY!!!!!!!

It's about dang time!!!

 

[Ruralhideaway]

He's wheezing quieter. No sneezy sounds. I'm still worried a bit but no one else is sick. Been down with the flu, got up a bit more today to no hay, no grain, dog has a hot spot, no groceries, uggghhh. All taken care of, I'll spend extra time with him tomorrow.

So call ducks. I've owned maybe a half dozen, all aquired as adults. I adore them. Disclaimer, I was a real idiot about birds, owned everything, knew nothing. Trying to do better!
1. None were ever tame, even after owning long term. Can I expect better if I raise them? I don't need to hug them but come eat from my hand maybe?
2. Some flew away. Either soon after getting them or 6 months or so later. They flew exuberantly often, then just kept going. Is even partial free ranging just not safe with calls? Someone told me they have to be pinioned. I know nothing about that.
3. Will I have to hatch them to get babies or are they commonly shipped? I have limited hatching experience although I was fairly successful, but long ago. No incubator presently. Owning one could be, well, dangerous.
4. I am considering 2-3 geese as well. Opinions on amount of cohabitation or outdoor mingling possible?

I lied, that's 3 compound dumb questions.
Edit, 4 questions but who's counting. Thanks in advance.

 

[FridayYet]

LOL. The Pond just got way too busy for my poor brain. I always feel lost in there. But I miss everyone!

You are doing such a great job with your calls. They are adorable!

 

[Ravynscroft]

LOL. The Pond just got way too busy for my poor brain. I always feel lost in there. But I miss everyone!

You are doing such a great job with your calls. They are adorable!

Aw, sure have missed you...

And not always doing such a great job... lost my blind Sweetie duck to a neighbors dog last month, still hurting over that...