duckling naming competition

Oops, I dun it again I might have to move house!

I wasn't sure they would hatch, but 5/6 of my "black east indian" duck eggs have hatched. Considering they were in the incubator with a dodgy set of eggs that exploded and made a right old mess. I cleaned and disinfected the eggs and moved them to my hatch box. 3 seem to be quite healthy. The other 2 look quite weak (can't hold their heads up) and may not survive. So I've left the 2 weak ducklings in the hatch box and I'm hand feeding them fine broth.

So now, my dilema is what to call them. I was going to call them the "Jackson 5" and give them names accordingly, but may have to call them something different. So suggestions please.

Aww there adorable too nice to be named after the weirdo Jackson's. My obvious choice would be Huey, Dewey & Louie ..... I'm a Donald fan

I've just been given 2 dozen Indian Runner duck eggs ... only going to incubate 6 though, gave the other 18 up to my mum for baking .... out of temptation lol.

hope the other 'lings pull through

Suz x

good one Suz,

I've uploaded a little video on YouTube...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShkOXQnOVoY

Ahhhhhhhh. I want duckies even more now!! But OH says

Think I might just sneak some in the incy when he's not looking!

Harrie wrote:Think I might just sneak some in the incy when he's not looking!

It works for me all the time Harrie


Awww Andy I hadn't realised the 'lings were so tiny

1====Sparky
2====Fuzzy
3====Buzz

lol they are my choices

I think Huey, Sparky and Buzz are winning at the mo. Tempted to call one Donald though, as one of my brothers is called Donald (his nickname is Dong in Filipino )

yeah Suz, they are even smaller than my mini Silver Appleyards were. They look like they might be more call duck size. I think they are suppose to be all black, without the bib. However, I quite like the little bibs. It looks like they are wearing little tuxes. I really love the little black legs and beaks. Guess it's true what they say, once you've had black there is no going back

Oh Andy you are awful pmpl but you need a Donald

My ducks are -

Black Indian Runner Duck - Daffy (had to be)
White & very light grey Magpie Duck - Donald (obvious choice)
Blue Swedish Duck - Puddle-Duck (Jemima got dropped cos he's a drake)
Saxony Duck - Goosey (don't get a 4yr old to name pets )

Eek they're gorgeous, I want them!

The one on the left looks quite cheeky, he shoud be called Charlie.

These are going to be the last lot of 'ucklings I'm hatching for a while.

Hmmm, perhaps I can sell ducks as pets or something like that. Then I hatch hundreds of lil fur balls!!!!

andoy nice babys also east indians are small ducks a bit between call and appleyard also when adult they will have an amazing green shine to them fvery nice birds

thanks Adam. I've only seen pics of them and they look beautiful. So would be good to see what they look like in the feather.

I read that they were about the same size as mini Appleyards, but obviously not. Hopefully, they won't be too noisy!

Anyway, I'm chuffed to bits

aww they are cute!

yay my names were chosing im well happy lol

thank you all for the suggested names. I think 4 ducklings will make it. One died last night. I thought number 4 was going to die, but he surprised me this morning and was jumping around.

I've decided on Huey (Suz suggestion) Sparky and Buzz (from hudgellboy). The 4th duckling will probably be called Duff as he looked like he had a duff leg (toes curled inward), which seemed to correct itself the more he stood on it.

As per Claire's request I made another video...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAvjz92bg58

i cant beleive how amazing they are ive never seen little black ducks, only little yellow ones.

I must bemissing summit?
"Guess it's true what they say, once you've had black there is no going back"

Why?

Ummmmm - Andoy you gonna explain????

im confused very confused.

the meaning of the expression is not for the ears of a 13 year old .......... Its adult stuff so I'm glad yor confussed

okay end of me listening haha funny.

it's not adult at all, don't believe Suz

It's just that black is a beautiful colour. It just glows!

Oh Andy !!!!! Just make out I've got the forums dirty mind lol.

Colourful would be a more appropriate adjective in this instance Suz

p.s. all four lil 'ucks are healthy and splashing about

finally we are back to the subject haha