Tag Archive for ‘baby ducks’
DUCKY TALES
Sorta sad there’ll be no more fluffy butts (for awhile at least til we get a new batch of chickens come spring), but we are happy that they’ve integrated nicely with the chickens, ducks and even goats.
DUCK DUET
As far as their new digs, they are integrating nicely in the poultry family at the animal compound where the menagerie cohabits with a pair of goats.
GROWTH SPURT
Here’s some really cute photos that Justin took of the now 2+ week old duckies – they certainly are growing fast! Just to point out as it seems some folks are confused — this is our THIRD time raising ducklings (started our first flock 8 years ago)
THE FOUR PEEPERS AND HOW THEY GREW
The little peepers are sure growing fast! They graduated from the kiddie pool to the big one last week and are eating greens.
BATHING BEAUTIES
“Momma duck” took the little peepers swimming today (under close supervision of course)! I know, you are saying, “but they are only 3-4 days all and that goes against all the stuff in books!” We are pretty radical in our approach to raising poultry
BABY QUACKERS!
Khaki Campbell (a heritage breed) babies have arrived on the urban homestead. Khaki Campbell’s are an excellent duck breed for the urban homestead. Medium size, they are relatively quite, good layers (they don’t go broody) and are consider land ducks so all the need is a shallow tray of water to be happy.
Q&A – Care of Baby Ducklings
“.. I was wondering if you could just point me in the right direction towards organic duck feed? I am not finding ANY sources that carry organic feed for them–especially not for the baby ducklings.”
