The Duck Thread

[tmarr]

Well I guess the pekin is going to try to hatch again too This is ridiculous, lol. I guess life is just so good over here everyone thinks more babies should enjoy it, because now I have two broody hens, a broody goose, and a broody pekin! Two days ago I had one broody hen and that was it. So I took two of the pekin's eggs and gave them to Lacie, and let Sugar keep the rest. She's also got a couple chicken eggs in the nest that I'm going to have to take soon.

Oh, and I apparently have two more pekins now. At the feeder today were a male and female pekin that I didn't have before. They were eating like they were starved. I think they possibly came from my neighbor who does not have the best track record as far as proper poultry care goes. At least I know their flock is clean of diseases. We'll see if they stick around.

Lol you must be the local 'duck' whisperer!!

 

[Debs Flock]

Well I guess the pekin is going to try to hatch again too

This is ridiculous, lol. I guess life is just so good over here everyone thinks more babies should enjoy it, because now I have two broody hens, a broody goose, and a broody pekin! Two days ago I had one broody hen and that was it. So I took two of the pekin's eggs and gave them to Lacie, and let Sugar keep the rest. She's also got a couple chicken eggs in the nest that I'm going to have to take soon.

Oh, and I apparently have two more pekins now. At the feeder today were a male and female pekin that I didn't have before. They were eating like they were starved. I think they possibly came from my neighbor who does not have the best track record as far as proper poultry care goes. At least I know their flock is clean of diseases. We'll see if they stick around.

LOL...broody, broody everywhere. I'm kind of jealous.

Yep, living the good life at your place...attracts more birds and encourages mama behavior. Hope you'll keep us posted! Baby pics would be awesome!

 

[JadeComputerGal]

Well I guess the pekin is going to try to hatch again too

This is ridiculous, lol. I guess life is just so good over here everyone thinks more babies should enjoy it, because now I have two broody hens, a broody goose, and a broody pekin! Two days ago I had one broody hen and that was it. So I took two of the pekin's eggs and gave them to Lacie, and let Sugar keep the rest. She's also got a couple chicken eggs in the nest that I'm going to have to take soon.

Oh, and I apparently have two more pekins now. At the feeder today were a male and female pekin that I didn't have before. They were eating like they were starved. I think they possibly came from my neighbor who does not have the best track record as far as proper poultry care goes. At least I know their flock is clean of diseases. We'll see if they stick around.

ROFL. Woke up this morning and had two extra ducks.

 

[Blue Godz]

Really sorry to hear that, but congrats on the baby boy! What is his name?

Alexander Bartholomew. I'm sure he's totally gonna love his feathered siblings

 

[JadeComputerGal]

Alexander Bartholomew. I'm sure he's totally gonna love his feathered siblings

He'll pull their tails and they'll teach him to quack!

 

[applebutter14]

i gave my ducks some goldfish i bought at walmart, they love it

 

[Amykins]

i gave my ducks some goldfish i bought at walmart, they love it

Call duckies! <3 Heh, I still remember the first time I got goldfish for my lil' terrors. They didn't have a clue what to do with them. Wobbles got the hang of it after about 15 minutes but Bean just did not have a handle on the situation at all. I had to catch some in a cup for her, and even then it took a full 90 seconds of side-eye and half-hearted bill clacking before she got one. Then she gave me this look of shock, like she was saying "Whoa! Is there anything water CAN'T do?"

 

[hhbirdlover]

Have a question.i bought a pair of ducklings, cayugas. The male is obviously a male. Has a drake call, the curled tail and all. But i have a female, that is getting more green shiney plumage then him, and has produced a curled duck tail. Any thoughts.

 

[Amykins]

Have a question.i bought a pair of ducklings, cayugas. The male is obviously a male. Has a drake call, the curled tail and all. But i have a female, that is getting more green shiney plumage then him, and has produced a curled duck tail. Any thoughts.

You have two drakes. Congratulations.

 

[hhbirdlover]

You have two drakes. Congratulations.

but im confused. It quacks like a hen. In the past the calls have always been different. One that has more of a rasp, the drakes. And a clear quack, the hens. I know she is a she, it lays. Just wondering why a heb would have a curled duck tale and traits of a male.