The Dogmother Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 You were very restrained Lesley - I'd have stood under the hose. I could've done with one on Sunday when we got back from London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 Oh I did turn the hose on myself as well Clare - as the swimming pool will have to wait until I win the lottery I've got the space marked out Buffie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Lesley how come the rabbits are not on your signature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 Because if I list everything I shall be told off for filling up the forum every time I post a comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 HeHe! How is Mindy and her eggs? Are they due to hatch (hopefully) soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 ... about a week Martin - we're getting very excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 I bet you are. Has she been a good Mum so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 I understand that she ahs been exemplary - stayed on the eggs and everything! I hope that she's as good a mum when they've hatched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Good news then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Gorgeous rabbits Lesley. Cannot wait to see pics of Mindy's babies when they arrive Everytime I read this post I always want to run out and buy lots of creatures Good job we only have room for one eglu in our garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 OOhh baby bunnies and baby ducks, just too cute. I'd spend all day cuddling fluffy creatures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 They've hatched!!!!! This was my first view this morning - I went to clean their little pond ........ I phoned and got Lauren and Jake to come round - we opened the hatch - and ............................... 3 ducklings and one egg still to hatch! When I put more straw in Mindy took flight and two of the ducklings followed. So exciting - our first - planned - additions to the family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Clever mum! I love the little noises ducklings make karen x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Congratulations! They are gorgeous!! Now I REALLY want ducks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Oh! So just how broody do I feel now....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 They are so gorgeous Lesley Well done Mindy for sitting so patiently I'd just love some ducks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 That's wonderful, how exciting, Lesley. Great photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 How absolutely brilliant is that?? So fluffy & cute. Do they have names yet Lesley? With all the new additions to the family i think you need to buy a baby name book to help you! (Or just ask us ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 No names yet - we'll probably only keep one - any names with a Mork and Mindy theme? We've been out and were hoping there may be a fourth duckling when we got back. There wasn't but the duckling is hatching! I held it briefly and removed a small piece of shell and we could hear the little duckling cheeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 No names yet - we'll probably only keep one - any names with a Mork and Mindy theme? We've been out and were hoping there may be a fourth duckling when we got back. There wasn't but the duckling is hatching! I held it briefly and removed a small piece of shell and we could hear the little duckling cheeping. You could call one of them Orson as in 'Mork calling Orson, come in Orson!' Or Robin after Robin Williams. I bet you are so excited at the last one hatching, i recall working with some usually rather boisterous teenagers who when watching chickens hatch turned into V quiet mesmerised students. Once they were a few days old they decided to call them 2Pac, Biggy, & Shady!!! My protests of 'they are chickens for heavens sake!' had no impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Lesley, how thrilling is that! To hold an egg while it's hatching must be a wonderful feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 (edited) It is, It is, It is!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I'm going to have to shut Ellie in an Eglu for a while with some of her eggs Edited July 9, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Wow! How very exciting. Did the 4th one hatch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 How about Nanoo Nanoo for the duckling Lesley They are gorgeous clever Mindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
