Recent content by davez

OMG! If you can get $10 each for them, and they sell, then that is what they are worth. I think it is insane than someone would tell you how to price your eggs. Tell them to mind their own business - literally!

Austrailian spotted. They are bantam and they are adorable and sweet.

I lost 3 in our last natural hatch. Every duck that I have helped hatch (only a few) died a few days later - hence my recommendation. Im so sorry you lost some, but it seems to be natures way. Not everyone survives. It is both happy (for the new little one) and sad (for the ones that dont make...

They are a little bit bigger than calls, but smaller than just about anything else. Wonton, the whitish one on the nest in the earlier pic is our smallest and closest to call size. She is also the friendliest. She is camera shy this morning.

They are growing

Calls are super *adorable*!!!! It seems that if you really have to help them, they dont thrive. I'd recommend being a little bit more patient.

Wow!

Lovely. Big red eared sliders are a threat as well. Ducks are tasty to many things. Big bullfrogs, too. Just keep an eye on them. If you lose one put on the lock down because whatever got one will be back for more.

yes, stress. I didn't think of that but it is very valid.

You might just need to wait longer. Or perhaps something else is getting the eggs before you find them.

I wondered about my drake being aggressive towards the babies. He seems to just be interested in showing dominance. Once or twice mama came after him like nothing I have ever seen before. That said, the babies were small enough to leave the pen through the wire to escape the pressure. That wont...

Nervous behaviour. Is there something she sees that is bothering her? Or are the other ducks dominant and telling her to stay away? Do they lower their heads at her when she gets near them? Do they have plenty of space? These are the first thing that come to mind for me. I suppose it could be...

Mom will take care of them. Predators could be a problem but I wouldnt fuss. Mom will keep them oiled and warm as needed.

I emailed her. Thanks!