I’m definitely following and look forward to lots of pictures! Good luck with your hatch! Mine just hatched, and it was more amazing than I was expecting.
They’re out of the nest!!! Mom is showing them the ropes, and everyone, including Mom, is eating and drinking well. I just sat with them in the stall for almost an hour after work getting the little ones accustomed to my presence.
Thank you for your reassurance! I’ve been getting a little worried about Mama as she has entirely stopped taking care of herself over the past couple of days. She started the spring a bit fat, so she is still in decent condition, but I want her to remember that she needs to care for herself if...
There are 3. One is in some sort of state, possibly hatching, while the other two are still very solid, possibly with pips, but Mama wouldn’t let me see. I got a video, but can not upload it until later. Here’s more pictures though! Everyone is looking good. #1, Apollo, must be getting a bit...
Thank you! :hugs It looks like the newest arrival is a possibly female Welsh Harlequin and the other Welshie is male based off of bill color? I’ve decided that one male can stay. I will have to wait on the Rouens to voice sex when they are older. I wouldn’t mind if the hatch stopped at 4...
The cats will definitely be kept far away until the babies are much bigger. Remi and Matilda are definitely very interested in the peeping that is coming from the stall.
Annnnd, my hubby reports that he saw THREE ducklings this afternoon. He thinks they are all Rouens. Today was day 27, so...
Okokok, I promise to take pictures tomorrow! Apollo/Annabelle (Rouen) hatched early this AM and is currently drying off with a very blissfully happy Mama. He/she looked a bit squashed/sad/deceased first thing, but after a couple of hours, is upright, appears strong, and is fluffing up nicely. I...
This is fascinating to watch! I’ve got 7 (Rouens and Welsh Harlequins) that are a day behind yours that are under the care of my Mama Muscovy, who doesn’t allow me more than a quick peek twice a day. It’s amazing to see what is happening up close! Thank you for sharing all of your adorable photos!
We have a pip! Actually, at least one significant pip, one that is just beginning, and I don’t know about the rest as I wanted to get Mama back on the nest the second I saw the pip! I thought they still had a day or two, but it is happening! Now, once they hatch, I assume Mama will keep them...