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I don’t know if ducks attract predators more, but I feel that they are slower and less agile. Also, while ducks seem to be pretty good about watching the skies and behaving appropriately if there is an aerial danger (or a plane), their reaction to seeing or sensing a land-based predator is to...

The 2 Rouens and the KC(?) are 1 week old today. The WH will be a week old tomorrow AM. Scary moment today. Mama was leading the babies into long grass, which I did not approve of. One little one was heading off on its own adventure, so I carefully picked him up to put him back on the lawn. I...

The gnats are definitely terrible this year! At any rate, I agree that the fellow in the back is likely male. If you hear any of the others make loud quacks they are female. You can look for videos on voice-sexing ducks. Girls are very loud, while the boys have a lower, quieter, and raspier voice,

I have had ducks for over 6 years now and I love them! They are ridiculously messy, but it is manageable if you keep up with daily cleaning. I do not have a pond, but I do use baby pools that need to be changed daily, even if only used by a couple of ducks. Their drinking water needs to be...

Are any of them quacking yet? Are you able to get video of their voices?

I was hoping for another WH, but I’m ok with a KC. I don’t know why I didn’t realize it earlier! I was so focused on bill color and just thought it was a male WH. Well, if it is a KC, it could still be a female, which is nice!

While I was drinking my coffee on the way to work this morning, I had a thought. I don’t think the chocolate duckling is a WH, although the egg was labeled as such. He/she looks more like a Khaki Campbell!

Oh, I forgot to mention! Mama does this new behavior -she does a little stomping/pattering dance when startled/alarmed. I think it means “come to me, babies”! I’ve never seen this behavior in any of my ducks, although this is the first time I’ve had a Mama duck!

Little lady WH, Daisy, is now 4 days old. Her siblings are 5 days old. Daisy very occasionally trips and falls when running about like the crazy duckling she is, but everyone seems strong and healthy. Mama took everyone on a closely supervised tour of the property today, then the babies took a...

They are! Mama has been taking them on brief outings, and is very good about making sure they don’t get too warm/cold. She’s also been showing them different approaches to getting back into the barn. The are only allowed out of the stall when I am right with them as I know they would be little...

Forgive the duckling spam, I just can’t help myself!

Thank you! ♥️

First brief duckling outing! Aunties Matilda and Remi saw their nephews/nieces from afar, but kept a respectful distance. Mama Muscovy definitely showed her babies off though.

Congratulations! They are gorgeous! ♥️

These little guys made me very happy today. I’m in love.

I’m definitely following and look forward to lots of pictures! Good luck with your hatch! Mine just hatched, and it was more amazing than I was expecting.

They’re out of the nest!!! Mom is showing them the ropes, and everyone, including Mom, is eating and drinking well. I just sat with them in the stall for almost an hour after work getting the little ones accustomed to my presence.

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...