Runner Ducks

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"Freezer Camp" :lol: A friend of my son's had ducks as a 4H project. When they were raised and butchered he wrote their names on the package as it went into the freezer. So they knew "who they were eating", he said. Sick child.
I join the ranks of "sick child" I have labeled the named chickens......but I wait until after DH has enjoyed his supper before I tell him "Stella tasted good didn't she?" BWA-HA-HA-HA!!!!
 

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@Nyboy no, it doesn't. I don't even know if it has a likely spot to put one, only been there one time. It is wooded, so need to clear out some of the trees to open it up for pasture. We will be real selective on that. I will probably get Muscovie ducklings in the spring.

edited to add, the runners are on the corner of the deck, up against the patio glass doors, taking a nap. They are so darn cute! Dunno know why I never got ducks before!
 

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Glad u r enjoying ducks. Mine were filthy in that they crapped by house that brought flies. DD wants them. Told her that she can have them when she buys her place.
 

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The runners are absolutely insane. They don't stand straight up though, they are hatchery quality, but still entertaining. @Miss Lydia do you have Muscovies? That's what I want! I want the white ones so the pinfeathers don't show so bad. @Jeni Ann you would enjoy ducks. The runners quack, but they are quiet about it. The Pekins I had were LOUD and ANNOYING! They went to freezer camp, have one defrosting in the refrigerator now for tomorrow night's supper. They are delicious, but did I mention LOUD and ANNOYING? And did I add that they never SLEEP? And QUACK even at NIGHT? :lol:
Hey baymule yes I have Scovy's but I don't eat them, too much personality, Mine are for laughs and bug control and they do a good job at both.
 

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Finally! I got a duck egg! It is about the size of a medium chicken egg, wonder if this is it or do they get bigger as they settle into laying like a chicken? Actually, I got several. I fill the tub in the run every couple of days and I found eggs in the run. Now to keep a closer eye on them so I know how many are actually laying.......breakfast......mmmmmm
 

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Yes, we tried them, they are good! But the downer is.....I have 2 drakes. I'm feeding 3 ducks to get one lousy little egg a day. I'm going to see if the lady at the Chinese restaurant would like 3 ducks......heeeeeere duckie, duckie, duckie!!!!
 

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Bay, a roasting pan is the BEST of all alternatives for the two. :drool Then you can turn the eggs from the last one into ice cream . :ya MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM :weee
 

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