Recent content by Daphne_loves_mealworms

I cant stop staring at their perfect little webbed feet, their bright eyes, and their shiny little bills! They are absolute perfection ♥️

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...

Congratulations! :hugs:loveHopefully, 25 will feel better after a little nap. They are certainly a fighter to have made it this far!

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...

There’s 4 this morning! I got two not-great pictures while holding Mama back with my other hand. It looks like Rouenx2 + Welsh Harlequinx2!

My goodness! They are so incredibly adorable!!! :love

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...

Once those who hatch hatch, how long before I introduce everyone to their “aunts”, Rouen females Matilda and Remi?

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...

It’s day 15! I think my flashlight is not quite bright enough or maybe the whole area should have been darker, but I took a look! I saw definite veins and even saw movement in one, so at least someone is alive! There was one with clear air sacs on both ends, which was different from the others...

Today is day 7. I haven’t candled her eggs yet. I think I’ll wait another week as it should be decently obvious at that point, even for a beginner like me! Mama is doing very well and is extremely dedicated. I make her take two short breaks daily to poop and eat and bathe if she wants to. She’s...

It’s time! My Muscovy girl lost her sister last fall, and I’ve been thinking of adding to the small flock of 3 since then. Sooo, I waited and waited. Finally, my remaining Muscovy girl started laying again, and in true Muscovy style dove into broodyness with great enthusiasm. After looking...