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UrbanFarmGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Megan
Surprise
AZ
USA
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LadyCrystal
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Alicia
Rhode Island
USA
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 08:39:35 AM
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He's the cutest. I want him!
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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janetinva123
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Janet
newport news
va
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 09:01:07 AM
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He is adorable! I love him! I am sure you still miss DuckDuck- but I bet Jake will be a good friend too!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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UrbanFarmGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
57 Posts
Megan
Surprise
AZ
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 09:08:36 AM
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Haha what farm?  I live in a regular neighborhood! I do wish I had land but that will have to wait a while. I never used my old duck's eggs. I usually just put them down the disposal because I was wary about selling them or giving them to neighbors. I was not sure if they were safe enough to share. Does anyone know how to tell? They were always nice sized, clean and bright white, hard. The yokes were large and bright yellow and the whites were clear.
I am hoping Jake is a drake because I have no use for the eggs at the moment, especially since Campbells are profuse layers. I would hate to have another calcium problem if Jake is actually a hen.
Married to my hubby & the Army, my Siamese, Jake the Drake and my birdies! |
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 09:36:36 AM
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Congrats on your new baby!!! He is just precious!!I just LOVE ducks and have 9. One Peking named Pippin (Pip) and some Runners. She mated with a Mallard and had babies 2 years ago. My son calls them Runnards! They lay a lot of eggs, which I only use to bake with. They make the most wonderful baked goods, really light and fluffy. I've been thinking about you and Duck Duck everyday, cause that's how I call my ducks when it's bedtime. I just say "Duck Duck Gooses" and they come running to get their treats! So cute! But at the same time, my heart was just breaking for you. So, I'm so happy that you have a new little duck friend. Have you thought about getting him a little companion? Our feed store only sells them in pairs cause they said that they can die of loneliness. I'm not sure if it's just a tactic to sell more ducks, or if it's true, but thought I'd pass it along. You probably know more about this than I do. So give Jake a kiss for me, he is such a sweetie pie! Can't wait to hear about his first swim too! Big hugs, Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.
http://luzy.etsy.com- My etsy store! |
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UrbanFarmGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
57 Posts
Megan
Surprise
AZ
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 09:48:21 AM
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I have tried baking muffins with the duck eggs... but my oven is broken (won't keep a consistent temp) and I have not gotten it fixed. Plus who wants to slave over a hot oven when it's already blazing hot out??
I was pretty much stuck with just getting one. He was the last one left. I suppose I could have waited until it cooled off this fall, but maybe I wasn't thinking. Could I add a buddy once he is older, or do you think that would cause squabling? Are there any AZ farmgirls out there that have ducklings/started ducks that sell them?
Married to my hubby & the Army, my Siamese, Jake the Drake and my birdies! |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 10:12:45 AM
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 2:36:58 PM
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Congratulations on your new Ball of Fluff! He is darling. . . I don't know of anyone personally who raises ducks (my sister-in-law keeps one, but doesn't sell them or anything) but every once in a while I will come across an add for ducks on Craigslist, either in the pets section or the farm and garden section. When you are ready to add another, you could try checking there every week or so, you might get lucky! Also, if you have a feed store near you, they usually have a bulletin board with adds and sometimes I see ducks there. Good luck!
"There is a Happy Dale far, far away. . ." -Arsenic and Old Lace |
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Mag
True Blue Farmgirl
144 Posts
Margaret
Mount Vernon
OH
USA
144 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 6:07:46 PM
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I love your new little ducky. Ours are doing very well and growing like crazy! I hope you and Jake have a long happy life together.
cheers,
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Trace
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Tracey
Canton
New York
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 6:38:23 PM
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Best 'O luck with Jake the Drake. Post pics as he grows please. Would love to see what a handsome bird he turns into..
Have you ever read the childrens book Jack Quack? Wonder if your little guy will turn out to be like Otis, lol
pics from my world.. http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/tra-dun/ |
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