Animals
- Goodbye Methuselah
Yesterday morning when I stopped by the pond to feed the ducks,I did my usual head count.Twelve ducks were paddling around in their little circular pool of water...kept from freezing by an aerator. For seven or eight years, that head count has included...
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A whole year has passed since we bought our last batch of ducklings.We added a mixture (17) of Cayugas, Swedish, and Pekins to the pond;home, then, to the solitary Methuselah (Khaki Campbell drake.) Every day since the new ducks came,we go to the pond,...
- A Duck's Life
Our ducks are either incredibly smart or completely stupid.Either way, though, all 18 continue to survive...the best luck we have ever had with raising ducks. Now, I would love to credit Hubbs and I, saying that it is because wepainstakingly herd them...
- Pond Happenings
I make several trips to our pond each day...first thing in the morning,to let the ducks out, last thing at night to close them back in,and occasional trips in between with the dogs. Each and every time I arrive at the pond,seven wild ducks fly away. They...
- New Ducks On Their Way!!
Our poor flock of Campbell ducks has slowly dwindled down to just one lone duck. We have named her Methusela because she has lived the longest. I worry that she is lonely. We feed her daily and she spends her days happily swimming on the pond...often...
Animals
Feeling Ducky in the Morning
The first chore on the morning list each day involves a trip to the
duck pond.
duck pond.
Each morning, at sunrise, I open the duck hut door
and 18 sweet ducks file out and onto the pond.
It is definitely the favorite time of day for them.
And for me, there is nothing like their enthusiasm to get me going.
I thought I would record this daily ritual and share it with you....
(change the setting in the lower right corner from 360 to 720
for a clearer picture....the lighting was dim....at sunrise.)
(change the setting in the lower right corner from 360 to 720
for a clearer picture....the lighting was dim....at sunrise.)
We have had great luck keeping this last batch of ducks alive.
This past May 1st, I picked up 17 day old ducklings from
our local feed store, brought them home, and cared for them
until they were big enough to bring to the pond.
Since then, we have lovingly herded them
(often by canoe)
into this hut each night for safe keeping.
The hut has fresh bedding, feed and fresh water.
Unfortunately, they feel the need to poop all over the inside...
(just one more stall to muck!)
The hut has fresh bedding, feed and fresh water.
Unfortunately, they feel the need to poop all over the inside...
(just one more stall to muck!)
Each and every morning, we go back down and open the door
allowing them access to the pond once again.
Two aerators keep the pond from freezing in this harsh winter weather
We provide them with fresh feed and scratch daily.
For this they give us eggs and hours of entertainment.
Hope you enjoyed another glimpse into early morning
on the farm!
Hope you enjoyed another glimpse into early morning
on the farm!
- Goodbye Methuselah
Yesterday morning when I stopped by the pond to feed the ducks,I did my usual head count.Twelve ducks were paddling around in their little circular pool of water...kept from freezing by an aerator. For seven or eight years, that head count has included...
-
A whole year has passed since we bought our last batch of ducklings.We added a mixture (17) of Cayugas, Swedish, and Pekins to the pond;home, then, to the solitary Methuselah (Khaki Campbell drake.) Every day since the new ducks came,we go to the pond,...
- A Duck's Life
Our ducks are either incredibly smart or completely stupid.Either way, though, all 18 continue to survive...the best luck we have ever had with raising ducks. Now, I would love to credit Hubbs and I, saying that it is because wepainstakingly herd them...
- Pond Happenings
I make several trips to our pond each day...first thing in the morning,to let the ducks out, last thing at night to close them back in,and occasional trips in between with the dogs. Each and every time I arrive at the pond,seven wild ducks fly away. They...
- New Ducks On Their Way!!
Our poor flock of Campbell ducks has slowly dwindled down to just one lone duck. We have named her Methusela because she has lived the longest. I worry that she is lonely. We feed her daily and she spends her days happily swimming on the pond...often...