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

[Fields Mountain Farm]

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I am quite valuable and rare.

Now that statement is fact!!

 

[shawluvsbirds]

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

So sweet! She looks like a proud happy momma!

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Two of the other ducks weren't very nice to the babies. So hubby made a screen door for the duck house so Sofie and babies can stay in the house and everyone can see each other and I can just let them out for some exercise when I can monitor.
Surely in a week or so as fast as they grow they can all be together without issue.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Two of the other ducks weren't very nice to the babies. So hubby made a screen door for the duck house so Sofie and babies can stay in the house and everyone can see each other and I can just let them out for some exercise when I can monitor.
Surely in a week or so as fast as they grow they can all be together without issue.

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Hubby to the rescue!!
Thats looks great! He did a really nice job on that!

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

G'night all... hope you all have a great night ....

 

[Ruralhideaway]

I might have just set some more geese. Not shipped this time though. Actually washed them Ralphie style. Dux are well.

 

[Ruralhideaway]

Two of the other ducks weren't very nice to the babies. So hubby made a screen door for the duck house so Sofie and babies can stay in the house and everyone can see each other and I can just let them out for some exercise when I can monitor.
Surely in a week or so as fast as they grow they can all be together without issue.

That looks like a perfect duck duplex set up until they are all friends. Guess it's nice to have the hubby back in town!

 

[Ruralhideaway]

So if no longer hatching calls are we still hanging out in here? Yes I actually have more questions!

Like how long before letting them be on shavings, I know what works when I'm raising chicks but not certain if they are ready yet.

Also what are their niacin needs like compared to heavy ducks? I'm feeding them a Blue Seal all flock.