lozaqauckers Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 hi everyone , my minature appleyard ducklings are now 3 weeks old and growing fast , the mother seems to be seperating herself alittle from the duckling in the run she is laying away from them ( i dont kniow if this is normal) but will still protect them if you try and pick them up . I did try to sex them today and i think all 9 are females but as i am a novice at this i maybe wrong. I would love to put some photos on the forum but i have been unable to do this and i dont know how to do it. Can anyone tell me when can they be taken away from mum . many thanks lorraine jemima ,donald, minty 17 various names 2 dogs lulu and bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Mine stay with their mum for about 8 weeks or if im keeping them I just introduce the whole lot back to the other ducks at 16 weeks if I have a drake and I cant help with pics as after being on here for a few years I still don't know how to do it leanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozaqauckers Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Thanks for your comment. ,it made me laugh about the photos glad I'm not the only one confused by adding pictures on this forum Lorraine crazy about poultry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Oh I'm so envious of anyone with ducklings. They are so pretty. Even prettier, I think, than chicks, but I haven't managed to persuade OH to allow ducklings to grow up on the patio yet, which would be necssary to keep them away from my cockerel and his girls OH doesn't like the idea of eating his lunch surrounded by duck poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
