by instagram | Jul 12, 2023 | Photo Posts
A couple days earlier than expected, the first duckling hatched under the sitting Muscovy.The clue to look was this membrane laying on the coop floor, about a meter from the nest. The new mommy is keeping things tidy 😁
by instagram | Jul 10, 2023 | Photo Posts
Duck processing day.Having (hopefully) done his duty of bringing fresh genes into the pool, it was time for the adult drake to go. We’re done with ducklings for the season, and will keep some males out of the current batch.This was the first time we tried...
by instagram | Jul 1, 2023 | Photo Posts
After 6 months and a lot of work, all 4 poultry houses are done!The most recent one is the second from the left, and is now occupied by the large group of ducklings.As usual, getting ducks to a new home turned into an exciting rodeo-lilke adventure. These ducklings...
by instagram | Jun 11, 2023 | Photo Posts
Two groups of one month old Muscovy ducklings together for the first time. The pecking order needs to be established.
by instagram | Jun 10, 2023 | Photo Posts
The brown momma Muscovy was ready to move on – started laying eggs again yesterday, and really wanted to get back with the adult flock.So, we took the white momma Muscovy out too and let all 27 ducklings be together. After some initial pecking order fighting,...
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