Shaws call duck incubation thread (hatch a wonderful(worthless to Ralphie) dux thread)

[shawluvsbirds]

So it warmed up and the sun came out So we did have some swim time

 

[duluthralphie]

Oh yes. . they sure can with your supervision. Long as they have a place to rest if they get tired and they can get warm and dry soon after.

A dux dryer:

 

[shawluvsbirds]

 

[Ruralhideaway]

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Adorable pics and the video! I liked the yellow one checking out the ramp to confirm his exit strategy. I'll let mine try tomorrow.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Adorable pics and the video! I liked the yellow one checking out the ramp to confirm his exit strategy. I'll let mine try tomorrow.

The only difference is the incubator babies won't have the oil from mama on them to keep them from getting their down drenched. That's all you gotta watch for and that they don't get shivering cold.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

So it warmed up and the sun came out So we did have some swim time

Oh my gosh..
Brought back memories of me at the pool when the kids were swimming
"Stop trying to push your sister off the ladder! Don't make me come in there after you! That's IT!"

 

[WVduckchick]

I know broodies are sposed to get OFF THE NEST TO POOP. Don't know why she didn't. She better get the hang of things or the ducklings won't be able to breathe through the football crap eggs!

I'd wash it off, quick swipe with a barely moist paper towel. The bloom on my duck eggs takes more than that to rub off.

You're so very welcome. And I wish I could cuddle them too. It's so true what you say about barely taking in how adorable they truly are. It's exactly my same feeling when I see the photos. I actually inhale sharply and then gasp.

Julie, I thought of you this evening when my drake chased my juvies again. He got a slight hold of Squirt before he saw me to took off. So I had to check Squirt and Bianca for wounds and give them big hugs and kisses.

Just so Ralphie doesn't suffer confusion about who to trust, I think I better get some more call eggs soon.

Also @duluthralphie know anyone with bourbon red eggs? Friend wants some, I volunteered to hatch them.

More calls, more calls!

So it warmed up and the sun came out So we did have some swim time

Omg, I love it, and all the great pics. They are so cute swimming.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Just so Ralphie doesn't suffer confusion about who to trust, I think I better get some more call eggs soon.

Also @duluthralphie know anyone with bourbon red eggs? Friend wants some, I volunteered to hatch them.

gotta have more calls!

 

[shawluvsbirds]

One more

 

[WVduckchick]

Hubby just sent me this pic he took a couple weeks ago. Hard to believe how much they have changed so quickly