We got our first ducklings today. Fifteen of them, just ten days old, and very excited about all the new things they’ve encountered today!
We’ve got them living in a large cage until the chickens get used to them, then they will have a cosy house to live in. We also want them to get a bit bigger, so the cat isn’t as tempted to try a tasty duckling snack!
Julie and our helper Michael have been busy digging a pond for them to live in, which we hope to have finished by next week. In the meantime, they are getting to play in water under our supervision. Here’s one getting dried off after his swim!
They are eating and drinking well, getting through 2 1/2 litres or water this afternoon, but I guess they have been pretty stressed.