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  1. 10-11-2012, 03:50 AM #11
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    Hay 4such we would take the eggs from one of the nests when the mom moved off after a bunch of them had hatched. When we got some to hatch they would think that we were their mom. They would follow us around like a puppy. I remember being out working in the yard pulling weeds. There would be three or four siting at our feet waiting for the weed to be pulled then race to the hole to see if they could get and bugs or worms. They are a lot of fun and your kids will get attached to them, making it harder to butcher them. We had about 100 to 150 at a time so that wasn't a problem. Have fun
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  2. 10-11-2012, 02:45 PM #12
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    2 that we just hatched. They are not pure breeds.





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  3. 10-11-2012, 05:47 PM #13
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    But they are pure cute!!! My daughter is reading this over my shoulder, she vote's for baby ducks, lol.
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  4. 10-11-2012, 05:55 PM #14
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    They are very cute, and soft. It is like holding a little pillow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by helomech View Post
    They are very cute, and soft. It is like holding a little pillow.


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  6. 10-11-2012, 06:46 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sniper-T View Post


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    LMAO, I don't know how else to describe it. A baby duck feels very soft, not like holding a baby chicken or turkey. It was the first thing I noticed when I picked one up for the first time.
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  7. 10-11-2012, 07:32 PM #17
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    At least he didn't say holding a pink silk fluffy pillow with lace

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    I knew I left something out.
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    Here is a link from Mother Earth News.

    Raising Ducks: Choosing Breeds, Feed, Housing and More


    http://www.motherearthnews.com/susta...e0z10zhir.aspx

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    Domestic ducks not only produce a large number of good-sized, rich eggs, but they also make good table birds. They are increasingly popular with self-supporters, and they can also help you rid your land of slugs and snails as they forage.
    Choosing a Breed

    All domestic breeds (except the Muscovy) originate from the wild Mallard, but they have been developed for specific purposes. Most ducks still have a strong utility element — they provide meat and eggs — although there are exceptions. Like chickens, ducks are divided into bantam, heavy and light breeds, with the heavy breeds being better suited to the table and the light breeds providing the high egg layers.
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  10. 10-12-2012, 05:49 PM #20
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    Lordy what a hoot!!!

    Great thread.

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