Updated, New Video: Look what was born today, Jan 18th 2011 at 10:30pm

[texascowboy1979]

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All these baby ducks were born today, 12 total, Different kinds. ill know better tomorrow what hatched when I see the chicks in the Morning after they dry off.

LOVE IT!

 

[TigerLilly]

How cute! Gotta ask a silly question, though...what is that on the hen's beak?

 

[K9Carrie]

Those are adorable!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

 

[texascowboy1979]

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Its called a blinder.. It keeps hens from picking at each other or from fighting. I only put them on hens or roosters that like to challenge others. It works great! They have no problems eatting, drinking, mating, and brooding.

 

[duckyfromoz]

My first thought on the blinder was.. Good you have it on her - she wont go nuts when those ducklings jump into the water for their first swim. Very cute babies, and what a nice mom letting you check them all out like that.

 

[NYRIR]

They must have their daddy's nose!

Really fantastic..thanks for sharing

 

[gofasterstripe]

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[happyhensny]

Love them! We have some Cayugas that, if we do not sell, will be hatching eggs from in spring.

 

[Amiga]

That was my uplifting moment of the morning. Thanks!

I loved having ducklings. With the ten adult runners to care for now, I don't know how I would do it again! But in a couple of years, I am thinking of adding three or four to the flock.

Great video!

 

[texascowboy1979]

Thanks everyone.

Ive noticed that Ive been able to get 5 weeks out of a chicken when brooding. Ducks do take 1 week longer. She's a very good mother. She'll keep the baby ducks for about 2 days, then inside the ducklyings come in. I dont want any predators to get the babies. We always pull the babies we wish to keep to ensure they survive predators.

I cant wait to see them this morning.