Ducklies picture post

[trystinn]

Almost four weeks old now, the Khaki Campbell ducklings are still growing at nearly an inch a day. Given our weather here has turned cold and wet, I've made them a rain break by covering their old pen with a tarp so they can go inside and get dry. We'll see if they use it, mostly they really prefer to be in the Pond. Their mature feathers are coming in very quickly, you can see the subtle color variations along their wings. Until the feathers are fully grown in, they won't be able to sustain their body heat very well so they are still sleeping tucked in the hutch - now wrapped in blankets and tarp to hold the heat in.



Only a few days old, the new ducklings haven't hit their growth spurt yet. They are all supposed to be Rouens, but the yellows may be Indian Runners, possibly Faun & White. We won't know for a few more weeks, though. You can see how the yellow ducklings run around upright, standing while the banded, dark ducklings run around in a squatting position. It's all supposition. In any case, our Mystery Ducks are just as cute (but louder) than their darker siblings!

Comments

[laughter311.livejournal.com]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww, are they in your bathtub?! I want duckies now!

[keastree.livejournal.com]

Yeah, you have 2 Rouens in there, and two of something else.

Rouens are both darker and more yellow than Mallard hatchlings.

All this duck stuff brings back memories. Sheesh, it's been 30+ years.

[man-of-snows.livejournal.com]

HOW many eggs are you expecting? :) I am envious as hell.