Lesley Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 Number 4 was there this morning! Note the wide open bill of Mummy Duck - that's why the photo is out of focus She's not too impressed when we open the hatch Now we know that all 4 are safe, we will leave her to do what she knows best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Gorgeous Lesley Any chance you can set up a duck-cam ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 No - I'd never get anything done! We've just cleared two more outbuildings which involved finding unspeakable things in corners and smells to make you retch over the skip - not all fun here despite the ducklings We have bought a new, larger, pond although she has taken them to the little plant tray of water we put in. Mork keeps picking them up if we go near and throws them around. We don't know if it is an inept attempt at protection or if he's trying to kill them - and we can't find the book on incubation which we know we've got. There isn't anything in Katie Thear's book on Starting with ducks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Oh Lesley - I only just saw this (my profile keeps forgetting that I am watching this thread ) they are sooo gorgeous. We are definitely coming over on Saturday now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 They'll still be a bit small Claret (SIL calls them 'nuggets' and says all 4 would fit on a skewer ) They've been in their new pond this morning - our house is a tip because we are constantly having to do things outside - I'll just take a shovel to it next time it rains and we can't be outside - or you could bring a shovel on Saturday Claret??? Just off to finish clearing the outbuildings - trousers tucked into socks because of rats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 More work! It'll be interesting to see how it's coming on now. Believe me, I'd much rather be out there helping you than cooped up here at work! I showed Rosie the pictures this morning and she is in ecstasies and can't wait to see them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Lovely lovely lovely Lesley (the ducks, not you, well, you are lovely, but the ducklings are lovely lovely lovely, oh heck, a week away from the forum and I am at it again..........hang on, let me just get my other foot from my mouth...........) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I'm glad the last one hatched safely karen x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Glad the last one hatched safely aswell. Good luck with all of the work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 Well - we've stopped feeling sick and leaning over the skip now Jeyes Fluid swilled everywhere and it looks 10 X better - and smells better too. The cats aren't impressed - they obviously liked the mess - Willow had put her kittens in the old pushchair - they disappeared again. These are the two cockerels we are keeping. We're hoping Ellie will go broody now as any chicks would be pure Cream Legbars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 They are handsome, aren't they! Come on Ellie - time to feel hormonal !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 What beautiful boys very striking karen x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Those cockerels are georgeous! I'd love a cockerel but we have no room at this house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Just looked at your signature Lesley. It needs an update 2 cockerels to keep and 2 Rex rabbits. hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Lesley i will send Bunty over to teach Ellie all about being broody, yes she is at it again thats just 3 times this year so far.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I reckon that we ought to get her together with Ruby and rent them out as professional broodies Nicola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 You are on Clare............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Hmmm, *drums fingers*, I wonder how much we could charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 I'm getting dizzy updating my profile Martin - you wouldn't believe the racket those boys make now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 The crow was pathetic when I came to yours, call them self men. hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 They are very loud now Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Bet they are, somebody over the back near us has cockerels. HaHa! Oh Joy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 But you live near the town centre Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I know. But there are some houses behind us with very long narrow gardens with allotment style areas at the end, so they keep them there. My Aunties next door neighbour keeps cockerels, peacoks, calling ducks everything in the centre of Derby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Wow! Sounds like they have a zoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
