HennyPenny Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Holly, one of our Miniature Silver Appleyards, has been sitting for ages and I was convinced that nothing would come of it, so didn't get any chick crumb in preparation. Tonight, I went down the garden, looked in the nesting box and.....five fluffy little yellow duckings! Three are very yellow and the other two are much darker (more black feathers) - I don't suppose this is a way of sexing them? I am very, very excited but have no idea what to do! Will scan other threads and I'm sure there'll be lots of advice but just wanted to share the joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 No the colour of the ducklings is nothing to do with what sex they are they can live of the yolk for the first few days after hatching so just get some chick crumb in the morning leanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 well done i know how you feel my min silver appleyards presented me with 11 ducklings yesterday i cannt stop looking at them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Congratulations on the ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HennyPenny Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 and (hopefully) here they are.... with their two Mummies, Holly and Ivy. it's probably a bit strange, but we got Holly and Ivy together from the same breeder and George and Mildred bully them, so they have become very close and often sat on the eggs together, so now they look like an alternative family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamD Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 It says the photo is private Aww, well they obviously did a good job of it together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I can't see the photo either If you click All Sizes above the photo, then select medium and copy the link to here, it should work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HennyPenny Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 Trying to get the pic so you can see it...... http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4734541735_eb2b60ca7e.jpg Hope it worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamD Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 It worked Five very cute ducklings and two very pretty ducks you have there How are they all doing now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Here's a bit of video of the ducklings with their mother (Holly) and her lady friend (Ivy). The father (George) makes a brief appearance: It was taken the day after they hatched. They're all doing well. I've got loads more video clips and I'll try to sort out some more film clips. Richard T (Mr HennyPenny) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 well done donnt they just melt your hart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 They are gorgeous!! But I think you might have just put me off ducks!!! I can't get over how muddy it is! HOw quickly did they make it like that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Ducks are really messy Karlotta! - they poop in their water as soon as you change it so their area always looks muddy and messy. Great photos Richard - cute ducklings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Very cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
