Duck Chat withdrawal ....

[Shawluvsbirds]

Still no Ducklings yet....I can hardly wait to go outside and look in the Dog house this morning....Still dark here...I am so excited about these little Poopers!.......
It's raining here like crazy this morning........My pen is dry though..I will let you know if Daisy was a success hatching...

Can't wait for baby pics! Mine are getting so grown up already and becoming independent already. They used to peep and come running when I got too far away from them now foraging is becoming way more interesting to them than what I am doing.

 

[Duckling and Spider]

I didn't understand a word of that nonsense duckling and spider lol maybe my fragile mind couldn't handle it and I blocked it all out! Cute pic though even being what it is ha ha!

She is interacting with imaginary animals. I stomped an imaginary calf and piglet.

 

[Shawluvsbirds]

She is interacting with imaginary animals. I stomped an imaginary calf and piglet.

I assumed they were imaginary, we wouldn't want PETA swooping in on us lol kids are hilarious.!

 

[Shawluvsbirds]

So y'all, my six yr. Old nephew has been wanting a pet of some kind really bad. Problem is he is super allergic to EVERYTHING dogs cats trees you name it. However he was here last weekend and played with the ducklings with no reaction. Soooo we were thinking... My question is this, i know they do better in pairs. Ducks need duck friends right? Or for his sake would it be better to just have one so that it will interact with him more? Next if he takes home two from my next hatch and they then turn out to be boy and girl being siblings, they should probably gather the eggs and not let them reproduce right? Also should I let him take them home at one or two days old if they wanna set up a brooder, or wait until we know they can be outside and healthy. What's everyone's thoughts?

 

[Bills Vs Beaks]

I would say keep two together. He cant be with them 24/7, and they really need a friend all the time.
Not letting them crossbreed is probably a good idea if they are related.
do you think they can take care of very young ducklings? The ducks will imprint better the younger they are, but they can still become tame to him when they are older.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

@Shawluvsbirds

http://www.boredpanda.com/pet-duck-boy-best-friends-mr-t-and-bee-tyler-young/

https://www.facebook.com/MrTandBee/

they need someone with them at all times so 2 is better
but i think you will like these ^^

 

[Shawluvsbirds]

Ugh. And also now with the angel wing thing I'm wondering if I shouldn't keep them until we see if any of the new batch will have this problem. I don't want to sell or give people crippled ducks lol.

 

[Shawluvsbirds]

@Shawluvsbirds

http://www.boredpanda.com/pet-duck-boy-best-friends-mr-t-and-bee-tyler-young/

https://www.facebook.com/MrTandBee/

they need someone with them at all times so 2 is better
but i think you will like these ^^

Awwh I've seen those two on you tube! Soo sweet!

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Ugh. And also now with the angel wing thing I'm wondering if I shouldn't keep them until we see if any of the new batch will have this problem. I don't want to sell or give people crippled ducks lol.

its not crippleing, its just a genetic flaw and only affects they way they look

 

[Shawluvsbirds]

I would say keep two together. He cant be with them 24/7, and they really need a friend all the time.
Not letting them crossbreed is probably a good idea if they are related.
do you think they can take care of very young ducklings? The ducks will imprint better the younger they are, but they can still become tame to him when they are older.

I think they could take care of them, but not sure if they will want to. Time would be the issue both parents work full time. I work seven to three so I have enough time to check them morning and afternoon I'm not gone as long as they are during the day. Maybe waiting would be best. He could always come visit and play with them on weekends till they get big enough. I've just had a couple days off is the only reason I've been able to talk lately! Gonna miss ya all come Monday!