jayjay Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Can't contain my excitement - had to spread the news. Went out to put Bill and Daffers to bed tonight and in their house was..... AN EGG!!!!!! Beautifully formed and a lovely blue egg at that. Who knew it could be so exciting and that you could be so proud of a duck! Thinking it would probably be Daffers - I wonder what tomorrow will bring! OH built their new WIR this weekend so it would be nice to think that this was a 'thank you for our lovely new digs'! Think I may have overdone the smilies - apologies! Off for a celebration glass of wino JJ x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Congratulations - exciting isn't it?!! We had an egg off one of our new ducks yesterday as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hurray! I got excited too when one of our new ducks started laying last Saturday (it must be a little bit milder down here in the soft South, not that you'd notice in our garden this evening). She's now laid 5 in the last 6 days. First was in their indoor "pond" (a plastic under-the-bed crate that's in their run), 2nd was in the ducklu nesting box, 3rd was in the hedge because I let them out early, then she had a day off, then the pond again and today in the nesting box again. We've thrown the "pond" eggs away as they probably won't be useable after spending several hours under water. The others will be turned into cakes this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 I couldn't believe how excited I was at seeing the first egg. I have been equally excited every morning since to find another! 3 in total so far getting progressively bigger. My Daphne is being very well behaved and laying either during the night or before I let them out in the morning so each egg has been in their house. It's still pretty baltic up here at themoment but we have theodd burst of sunshine which must have spurred her on. Baking time it is! JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Well Done JJ Our two are now producing regularly too - they still try and do worrying things to each other in the pond though But at least we kow they're definately not boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Yes Chucky I have to admit there was a wee sigh of relief amongst the leaps for joy! My pond antics have not ceased either although I have given them a 'talking too' about their inappropriate behaviour They take no notice Feeling quite guilty about eating their produce but I'm sure I'll get over that tomorrow morning which will be the official tasting. JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Just read that back When I say "my pond antics" ........ I don't mean MY pond antics ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Just read that back When I say "my pond antics" ........ I don't mean MY pond antics ........ Sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Good news! Still waiting for an egg off Jemima - have had 'antics' here too for the last week, so not long me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 so pleased for you well done duckies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Eggs and buses - that is my thought for the day! Went out to the duck house this morning to let the dearies out and to my amazement ... 3 EGGS We're now at a half dozen! I must have missed one yesterday methinks (distracted by the pond antics?). So both my little frolicking duckies have laid an egg. Had them (the eggs - not the duckies) for breakfast this morning and they were delish. The joys of spring .... JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 That's great JJ, nothing quite like a duck egg for breakfast. Amazes me that the chickens seem to scratch about all day laying but every morning now as we open their door two eggs just pushed to the side as they waddle out No fuss no bother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 I know - great little creatures these duckies. Another pair of eggs for breakfast this morning! And I agree Chucky - no fuss no bother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
