Jimbob Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 After waiting an incredibly long 28 days the Apricott Campbell eggs have finally hatched We've got x4 brown ducklings and x1 with brown and yellow patches. only x1 egg did not hatch and was dead in its shell after managing to poke its beak out of the egg Can't moan at 5 out of 6 hatching though. One thing I did find was the last duckling that hatched was extremely weak, even after many hours of recovery time. I don't think she would have lasted the night on her own in the incubator so we ignored the advice the books gave and decided to put her in the brooder with her brothers/sisters to see what would happen. They really made a difference and really encouraged her to move around and be more mobile. After a couple of hours she was a completelly different duckling. Has anyone else had a similar experience. I've attached some photos in case anyone wants to see them Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Awwwwwwww Really cute - well done on the ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Well done!! - they're so cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Absolutely gorgeous aren't they! Don't know what it is about ducks and their faces, they are just soooooo cute. Congratulations on a job well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Great job Jim and I'll store that tip with the brooder for future use. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Oh my goodness, they are lovely aren't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Congratulations. They are lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 ohhh I love ducklings they have such little bills...well done they are gorgeous & cute. good luck indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
