gooner.girl Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 and look what i came back with... These are (as yet unnamed) Khaki Campbell ducklings (girlies!) I just couldn't resist... They are 3 weeks old and are very cute (though totally petrified of our ginger tom cat Alfie) I figured as we had plenty of room in the eglu and a pond for Kolo and Thierry already why not... Was with my aunt and uncle and DH was with a whole load of teenagers at Thorpe Park (youth group trip out) so i texted him pretending to 'ask' and he said 'no more then 2 more!' After nearly fainting with shock (i think he was slightly distracted and thought i was joking) i went and bought them and here they are Also saw these... They're on my wish list next... How gorgeous?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Helen, I don't know what made me look in this section but I'm glad I did! How lovely, I'm really pleased for you, what lovely little faces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 They are sooooo beautiful - and they'll be good layers. What are the others you have your eye on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 They're lovely We were hoping to go to the smallholders show but just couldn't fit anything else this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Congratulations! I don't normally stray into the duck section either! Can't wait to hear their names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Congratulations! I don't normally stray into the duck section either! Can't wait to hear their names. Don't start that again Ann - we got in trouble last time we did that here... but these are girlies... mmmmmm.... (scratches chin thoughtfully..) they look lovely Helen - proper ducklings! How exciting is that? Phil x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Aww, they're so cute... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 My oh my Helen.....your turning into a small holding yourself arent you?!! They are gorgeous though, and I like your style (telling hubby whilst he was distracted - brilliant ) I will try and think of some names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 i think they look like a poppy and daisy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 The other ones i have my eye on are Buff Orpington Ducks, Lesley. Do you know, i thought of Poppy as a possible name xChicken 04x - though i already have a Daisy... (chicken) I quite like 'Alice' and 'Geraldine' (from The Vicar of Dibley) My DH's suggestion of 'Racquel' and 'Cassandra' from Only Fools... went down with me like a lead balloon though, so they are still as yet unnamed - any inspirational ideas welcomed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Theyre lovely I think you have to stick to your theme with names how about Emmanuelle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 oooooo, i thought of a good one, how about Winnie and Woddle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I have so fallen in love with the one in the top photo on the right - she looks like a cute little geek! Helen i wouldnt have been able to resist either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Alice and Geraldine! They look fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Alice has to be the one on the right in the top photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 OH NO! How cute are they!!!!!! *Jase! Can we have ducks pleeeeeeaaaaasssssseeeee?* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Just some updated pics - they have grown so fast! Still really cute though - and still un- named! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 they are gorgeous, really pretty fluffy ducks Maybe one could be "de" and the other one "silva" after your major signing?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 they are gorgeous, really pretty fluffy ducks Maybe one could be "de" and the other one "silva" after your major signing?! Nice thought - but no! Kristy and Sarah - 2 year 4 girls at work wanted me to call them Kristy and Sarah which i declined. Phils daughter Carys suggested Bubble and Squeak but i can't see OH yelling 'squeak, squeak' out the patio door so i am still stuck! One of the year 4 boys suggested 'Lily' which i like but i need another name to fit the flower theme... Any ideas welcome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 They are simply adorable Helen What cute ducks. Flower theme Ducks Surely Daisy duck has got to be an option Or you could try Hyacinth.......... but ducks don't have a reputation for being too fastidious, unlike Mrs Bucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 I already have a Daisy, Kate. Shes my oldest chicken! The year 4 children at work have been helpfully coming up with names and they are now called Lily and Rosie. Don't ask which is which yet! Here are some pics of them today. They have been moved outside to an old dog crate in the garage. If you look closely you may be able to see their feathers coming through (indulge me please... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Aww, Helen I missed this (guilty of not coming in here often!) They are adorable! What huge beaks! Do they grow into them?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 How about Jemima and Puddle. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 wow! they grow fast - but you did say this is a big breed, didn't you? I'm afraid my daughter will probably always call them bubble & squeak, but Lily and rosie are lovely names. I can see the feathers - I can't get over how big they are now compared to a week or so ago, what are you feeding them on - left over quorn sausages? Phil x here's me holding one when they were small just a little while ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
