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Post by Sparkles on Nov 19, 2006 17:20:50 GMT 7
We Mildred has finally made a nest. Its in a corner I can't get to - and is next to a gate which the ducklings will get through if anything comes of it ... but she's sitting!!  |
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Post by Silvercloud on Nov 20, 2006 9:34:44 GMT 7
Awww look at her tucked away there. Bit inconsiderate of her to nest there though   |
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Post by bubbles on Nov 20, 2006 9:43:21 GMT 7
She probably thinks thats the safest place for them. She looks so sweet in the bushes. I hope you get some little ducklings |
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Post by Natenla on Nov 20, 2006 10:22:15 GMT 7
COOL!! it will be exciting when the eggs hatch, I just adore ducklings!!  |
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Post by Sparkles on Nov 20, 2006 11:55:02 GMT 7
Awww look at her tucked away there. Bit inconsiderate of her to nest there though I know ... how am I sposed to annoy her every day checking under her .... ;D |
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Post by Matt on Nov 20, 2006 14:06:42 GMT 7
Haha there is a long 5 week wait ahead trust me! Jess and Brads duck is still sitting, its been ages it seems. Hope all goes well with babies when they come.
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Post by Sparkles on Nov 20, 2006 19:56:17 GMT 7
Well I managed to clear the way somewhat and got a closer look - there is about 5 eggs there. The colour blends with the feathers she has made the nest out of so there could be more. She isn't sitting fulltime though - so she may still be laying?? Meanwhile I now have another chook gone broody .... why do they all turn into cows when they get hormonal ... I just don't understand it .... it's not like its common for females .... |
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Post by Peter on Nov 21, 2006 5:33:35 GMT 7
yay another broody chook! You need some more fertile eggs now dont you....  / and yay bout the duck too! How excitment |
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Post by Silvercloud on Nov 21, 2006 10:22:38 GMT 7
Well I managed to clear the way somewhat and got a closer look - there is about 5 eggs there. The colour blends with the feathers she has made the nest out of so there could be more. She isn't sitting fulltime though - so she may still be laying?? Meanwhile I now have another chook gone broody .... why do they all turn into cows when they get hormonal ... I just don't understand it .... it's not like its common for females .... LMAO Bel nah I didn't think it was common either  |
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Post by Matt on Nov 22, 2006 13:55:15 GMT 7
Pffft, ok then....cough. LOL. Bel you need more eggs? And also, that clutch does sound small with the muscovy, usually a few more eggs than that!
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Post by Sparkles on Nov 22, 2006 17:51:31 GMT 7
Yep ... more eggs would be good. Looks like another one is going down also!!
Gonna have to move them at some stage though - they are all nesting up high ... won't be good for the chicks when they hatch!!
Yeh does sound like a small clutch - but there could very well be more there. I will try and get closer on the weekend. I don't want to scare her off though!!
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