peanut12 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut12 Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 please can you put that in writing to OFSTED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut12 Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 That looks really nice well done you.They are lucky ducks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 That looks like a brilliant set-up. Please tell all involved at the school I think that it is a great idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 At Ethan's play group they had a puppy come in once. I wonder if they would like a visit from a chicken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut12 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut12 Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Your best place for advice will be the Practical Poultry forum - lots of duck owners over there.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
