The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Set up broody today :-) Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers Author Message Aussie Chick Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2737 Location: Milton Keynes/ Brisbane Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 10:14 pm    Post subject: knobby wrote: Awwwww......I want some !!!! I didn't think you liked kittens? Back to top Deb_Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661 Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 5:41 am    Post subject: Well, momma hen and duckies are doing fine. I am struggling with the fact of do I take her away from them so that they know that they are ducks and not chooks. The duckies are about 4-5 times their hatch size already. It is actually sort of comical to see a duckling's head peeking out from underneath the buff orps body. She (momma) has gotten use to the idea of them going for their swims. She still stands next to the teeny weeny pool and clucks at them and looks at them funny, but it is no longer the big ruckus that it used to be. There was one (I am hoping) viable egg under her at the time that she stopped sitting. Luckly my (I assume she is) Marsh Daisy was broody, so I stuck it under her. Now the wait and see what happens, as I am not quite sure when she aquired that egg. (Momma hen let other's come in and make deposits throughout the day. After a while, I just gave up trying to figure out what was what and what belonged and what didn't.) All is well on the baby front here so far. When do you think I can introduce the ducklings to the rest of the ducks. I have never had to introduce new ducks before. Last edited by Deb_Moderator on Sun Jan 01, 2006 6:15 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top Aussie Chick Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2737 Location: Milton Keynes/ Brisbane Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:48 am    Post subject: I have the visions of the hen standing next to the pond clucking madly at the duckies swimming. How cute. Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11542 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 4:56 pm    Post subject: How confusing for her, but it makes a great picture Back to top Deb_Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661 Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 5:03 pm    Post subject: Well, the last egg has hatched. Harriet is a very proud momma indeed. It is a cute litte yellow chick. Last edited by Deb_Moderator on Sun Jan 01, 2006 6:15 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top skye girl Joined: 27 Aug 2005 Posts: 638 Location: Isle of skye Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:28 pm    Post subject: pround mum They are all lovely, bet mum is proud as punch, great pics how did you get the nerve to put the duckling and kittens on the same table at the same time ??? but made the best pics Skye girl Back to top Deb_Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661 Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:30 pm    Post subject: Well, the kittens are barely old enough to walk and the ducklings can move fast, so I figured it would be safe enough. Last edited by Deb_Moderator on Sun Jan 01, 2006 6:15 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8775 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 7:05 pm    Post subject: Don't forget to bring the camera home from work on monday Back to top Deb_Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661 Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 2:46 pm    Post subject: There won't be any need for the camera. Mum was not watching her baby very good apparently, as another chook attacked and killed it. Gave it a proper burial. Last edited by Deb_Moderator on Sun Jan 01, 2006 6:15 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8775 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 3:41 pm    Post subject: Really sorry Deb Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11542 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:13 pm    Post subject: Oh dear, poor chicken Poor Deb Back to top Heather Moderator Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 3991 Location: West Sussex Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:20 pm    Post subject: sorry to hear that Deb Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 15973 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 8:16 pm    Post subject: Oh that's so sad Deb - really sorry for you. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3 Page 3 of 3 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group