In my agriculture class I thought it'd be pretty cool to incubate some duck eggs from our two ducks. We started out with seven with only six fertilized. By the end of the month we had two ducklings hatch; and the rest had died while in the shell.
Our first duckling, born election day (November 6th) we named Brock.
Our second duckling had a bit of a hard time. The egg had begun to hatch at the same time Brock did but did not start to fully hatch until the next morning. The duckling had a hard time through out the entire day until we decided we NEEDED to help. The duckling was completely dry and stuck in the fetal position and so SMALL. We were so scared for this baby. We ended up naming this one Quinn.
The rest of the eggs did not hatch. We hadn't felt them move for a week and I made the executive decision to crack them open. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. It was hard to decide whether or not it was morally right or even if they were alive. They ended up to be dead and a week behind Brock and Quinn. I ended up burying them by our school pond; all nestled together. I was distraught to say the least. I poured my heart into this project only to have it come crashing down.
Brock did so well for his first week. The kids loved him and he was a complete baby. Brock ended up passing on the 10th. We think that it was because some students (junior boys....) picked on him; and he had a heart attack from stress.
Quinn is doing great. We brought Quinn home for Thanksgiving break and she's doing great. Yes. SHE. I vent sexed Quinn and was happy to announce that we have a baby girl!!! She is fully imprinted on me. She loves to sit in my lap and cuddle. Her favorite spot is my neck and shoulder. She also loves to swim.
We will not be taking Quinn back to school. I feel that she is not safe to be there and it would not be fair to her to take her somewhere where she cannot have cuddle time with me; and baths. I also feel that certain students have lost the privilege of having a "classroom duck". Quinn will be going to school for visits and such though. The elementary kids saw a video of Brock's birth and would love to meet Quinn; once she's bigger and has a diaper! lol.
Aren't we cute? (Sorry about the angry face. I was tired and not in a good mood. lol)
Anywho, just thought I would share.
Our first duckling, born election day (November 6th) we named Brock.
Our second duckling had a bit of a hard time. The egg had begun to hatch at the same time Brock did but did not start to fully hatch until the next morning. The duckling had a hard time through out the entire day until we decided we NEEDED to help. The duckling was completely dry and stuck in the fetal position and so SMALL. We were so scared for this baby. We ended up naming this one Quinn.
The rest of the eggs did not hatch. We hadn't felt them move for a week and I made the executive decision to crack them open. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. It was hard to decide whether or not it was morally right or even if they were alive. They ended up to be dead and a week behind Brock and Quinn. I ended up burying them by our school pond; all nestled together. I was distraught to say the least. I poured my heart into this project only to have it come crashing down.
Brock did so well for his first week. The kids loved him and he was a complete baby. Brock ended up passing on the 10th. We think that it was because some students (junior boys....) picked on him; and he had a heart attack from stress.
Quinn is doing great. We brought Quinn home for Thanksgiving break and she's doing great. Yes. SHE. I vent sexed Quinn and was happy to announce that we have a baby girl!!! She is fully imprinted on me. She loves to sit in my lap and cuddle. Her favorite spot is my neck and shoulder. She also loves to swim.
We will not be taking Quinn back to school. I feel that she is not safe to be there and it would not be fair to her to take her somewhere where she cannot have cuddle time with me; and baths. I also feel that certain students have lost the privilege of having a "classroom duck". Quinn will be going to school for visits and such though. The elementary kids saw a video of Brock's birth and would love to meet Quinn; once she's bigger and has a diaper! lol.
Aren't we cute? (Sorry about the angry face. I was tired and not in a good mood. lol)
Anywho, just thought I would share.