Thread formerly known as Hatch day is today

[angiert]

I recorded it though if you want to watch! It's in the Videos tab

i would love a link to that! i have a friend who lives in indianapolis who is dying to see a duck hatch....i didn't record mine cuz i was too busy pulling the buggers out but she would love to see that!

 

[angiert]

so i put her back in with the others for a bit during nap time... it was ok but then when nap time was over she was getting trampled again....so out she came back to her own box...its been so warm i've had the heat lamp off of them for 2 days, but i put it on her since she was alone...she seems to be shivering tho i don't know if its cold or just being scared....no improvement on her walking but lacrystol said it would be a few days, i just dont want the rest of the clutch to forget her, but they can hear each other so thats something i guess...she just peeps and peeps...i feel sorry for her

 

[qwackers]

Aw poor thing. I'm sure they will be ok together when she's all fixed up. If you click the link put up earlier and click videos hokankai has loads of vids - hope you don't mind me saying hokankai.

 

[Amykins]

I think I'm preemptively projecting a little bit, guys. Just a little bit.

 

[Nuttyfrom6kids]

Hello everyone I am new to ducks getting ready to put some ducks in the incubator so am hoping I get me some little ducks if not will keep going until I get some. Have lots of chicks and can't wait to get some ducks.

 

[Amykins]

Gettin' real tired of not seeing any activity...anyone up for a game of gin rummy?

 

[hokankai]

Ok so I had to run to the feed store for duckling feed and they gave me their All Purpose Poultry blend. Is that right? Anything I should be giving on the sidE?

Also, he's gettin' fluffeh!

 

[Pyxis]

Ok so I had to run to the feed store for duckling feed and they gave me their All Purpose Poultry blend. Is that right? Anything I should be giving on the sidE? Also, he's gettin' fluffeh!

You can feed him regular unmedicated chick starter. They need a higher protein than is in layer feed type stuff. 20% protein is good for the first few weeks, so check your bag and see if it has enough. They need the protein 'cause they grow QUICK! Crumbles are easiest for them when they're young, so you might want to go with crumbles.

 

[qwackers]

I think I'm preemptively projecting a little bit, guys. Just a little bit.

Haha that's funny! You should make some wings and stick them on LOL.

Ok so I had to run to the feed store for duckling feed and they gave me their All Purpose Poultry blend. Is that right? Anything I should be giving on the sidE? Also, he's gettin' fluffeh!

So cute! I wish my duckies were little again! Yeah you want starter chick crumbs. I also put in some vitamin powder everyday for the first few weeks.

 

[Pyxis]

Hey guys, I'm about to worm the chickens with eprinex and was wondering if I should get the ducks and Lacie goose too while I'm at it? Not sure if the dosage would be the same as for chickens, but it has no egg withdrawal, which is nice.