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Re: Duck and ducklings behavior.
If she has sat on them this long then she should be a good mother, and yes they look after their ducklings just the same as a hen does.
Just make sure they are somewhere rat proof as ducks aren't very good at keeping them away! Where are they kept? - do you have a pen for them?
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Re: Duck and ducklings behavior.
Yes, of course I have a pen for them!! Right Now she is incubating her eggs inside the pigeon Aviary and well hidden, And she is quit cranky recently she started pecking at pigeons and chasing away the rabbits whenever she sees them!
Is there any advice for what I should do before or after the eggs hatch? |
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Re: Duck and ducklings behavior.
I find it depends a lot on the breed as to whether ducks make good mums. My Indian runner girls were absolutely useless most of the time but my muscovies are fantastic and nothing is getting near their babies
![]() Just make sure you don't give them access to a pond/water tray for a week or so. I always just give mine a plastic or metal drinker to start with as I have had a tiny duckling drown before in a tray I really didnt think he would be able to get into I always give duck starter crumbs for about a week and then change to duck grower pellets. I have oodles of ducklings at the moment, they are just ADORABLE !! |
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