Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[peanut12]

Here are the first photos of our school's 3 runners. No names as yet, we're having a naming raflle at 50p a go to raise money for their feed.

 

[tara]

They are lovely and what a great idea,good for the kids that dont get to get any were near ducks or that dont have pets.What a great school.

[peanut12]

please can you put that in writing to OFSTED

[tara]

They really make you mad dont they Ive said to my little girls teacher about taking in one of my chickens so the children can stroke her but not been asked yet.I just think children need animals around.

[peanut12]

the site staff and Ihave today redesigned the rather murky old hole that was supposed to be a wildlife pond (trades description dept complained as there was no life within 3 miles of it) to create a flash new home for the girls

 

here's me looking busy!

 

and here's the ducks enjoying life in their new home

 

Edited May 29, 2008 by Guest

[tara]

That looks really nice well done you.They are lucky ducks.....

[Jules.]

That looks like a brilliant set-up.

Please tell all involved at the school I think that it is a great idea

[foreveryoung]

Ive taken in one of my hens into a nursary twice now and this time i took in my 2 indian runner ducks (1/2 week old!!).

The kids loved them and were very interested to how they feel, what they eat and loved feeding my hen rasins................

 

I guess I will be asked next year! I dont mind Cocky is used to being handled by kids and Im sure the indian runners will settle tot he idea!

 

i think people are still in a flap over bird flu,

 

Emma

xx

 

 

ps we change Cocky's name to Poppy, cant have the children saying they've met Cocky can we lol

[Jules.]

At Ethan's play group they had a puppy come in once.

I wonder if they would like a visit from a chicken?

[peanut12]

turns out one of our runners, isn't.

 

It seems to be a Swedish Blue! Do I need to clip it's wings? I can't find in any of my books whether or not this bird might get Frequent Flyer Miles.

[peanut12]

went in to feed the chooks and the ducks this morning, only to find a mallard and 13 duckings having a swim in our pond. I found the nest under some shrubs and it looks like all the eggs hatched.

 

My daughter deryn, who's 4 next week, thought it was amazing. It'll be interesting to see how they get on with our ducks?

 

Should we encourage them to leave or will they be ok together?

[Lesley]

Your best place for advice will be the Practical Poultry forum - lots of duck owners over there..............