Rammy's Ramblings

[farmerjan]

Tha

I put a hanging waterer out there so they cant go swimming. Thats going to have to do for now until I figure out something else.

That's best for now while you are having to deal with the cold and keeping them clean and dry. It won't hurt them, they may not like it... but they will survive.

 

[Bruce]

Dig them a nice big pond!

 

[Rammy]

Ive got a kiddie pool under the house. Of course, its too cold right now. If I filled it up, it would be a skating rink by morning.

 

[Latestarter]

But it would thaw during the day wouldn't it? Except of course on the coldest days... But when it WAS liquid, the ducks would love it. You could always buy them a hot tub... or jacuzzi...

 

[Rammy]

Its suppose to be in the 50s tomorrow but drop down into the lower 20s by Wed night. Suppose to get more snow, too.

 

[RollingAcres]

You could always buy them a hot tub... or jacuzzi...

You're supposed to buy her that.

 

[Rammy]

Yeah, I know! Right?

 

[Rammy]

Got one of the duck hens sold. Someone was looking for a female because the one they had, something happened to it so the drake is lonely. They are picking it up tomorrow. Put a bucket of water in with them this morning and put a big piece of 6 x 6 piece of wood over it with just enough space for them to dip their heads and get water. Im hoping it stays until I get home. Im going to put a heated bucket in there with them tonight with the wood ontop and maybe a brick to keep it in place. Little suckers dont need to be swimming in this weather.

 

[Bruce]

Ive got a kiddie pool under the house. Of course, its too cold right now. If I filled it up, it would be a skating rink by morning.

So? Get them some ice skates!

 

[Rammy]

Good morning! Checked on the incubator last night and the humidity was down to 10%! Holy moly! I added more water and got it up to 52% in less than an hour. Still reading about that this morning. Not sure why the humidity dropped so much during the day. Cant candle the eggs til this weekend. I do point a flashlight at them from ontop to see if I can spot anything. One looks like it may have something in it but not sure. Hopefully will see many developing this weekend when I do check.
Ducks are doing ok. The bucket with the block of wood on top works great. They still had water but it wasnt dirty or empty. I gave them fresh last night and filled up their hanging feeder. Got one sold already. He's picking it up tomorrow. Got the rest on BHC trade and sell forum if anyone is interested.