Janty Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 As the three ducks had become HUGE, it was becoming clear to me that I couldn't give them the kind of life that they deserved. We took them on as ducklings on the understanding that they would eventually live with the in-laws but I had got rather attached to them. My in-laws have prepared a section of their field for them and they took them earlier today. I know that they will be better off with grass and more space, etc. Still though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Hard decision to make but sounds like you had the ducks at the centre of it. At least you'll still be able to go and see them No new run then either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Aww, thats hard Janty, but they'll be happy and as Lewis said you'll still see them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 No new run then either Well, hubby was just saying that the run would be nice for the pekins and bantams as we have paid the deposit already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Hard decisions - but for the best, don't they grow so fast?!! Sounds like you have a good use for the run though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 No new run then either Well, hubby was just saying that the run would be nice for the pekins and bantams as we have paid the deposit already. Even better - more room for the banties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 It was a really tough decision. I felt it tonight when I went out to close up all the eglus, etc and fill up the water tubs for the morning. I always said that they would move to the in-laws if I felt that I couldn't give them what they needed though. Still doesn't make it any easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 oh what a shame BUT at least you know where & are in a good home & its great they all grew up so huge too , am sure your in laws will look after them....what are you going to fill the emptiness with..... I bet they will have a new lease of life in their bigger space, you gave them a good start what next indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 What next? Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! I think I am just going to concentrate on my little monsters. I have the pekin chicks to keep me occupied at the moment. They are two weeks old tomorrow and Wednesday. I've also got Scary Spice to fatten up after her illness. Her and Lauren, the other cochin are currently in the hole that was the duck pond digging for worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Two week old pekin chicks, you still have babies , you must have been running a creche I know the ducks are so cute so wont keep going on about them, I do love the good old chickens however all little individual personalities,,,,,and I always say dont humanise animals indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
