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#1 04-30-2009 06:43:27
- cherndon712
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Runner Ducklings
I hatched 2 runners a few weeks ago, and they're SO cute! But, when I bathe them all they do is try to get out. They freak! Do runners just naturally NOT like water, or are mine just weird?! LOL
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#2 04-30-2009 09:48:34
- BantyChickMom
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Re: Runner Ducklings
I thought all ducks like water!
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#3 04-30-2009 10:01:56
- cherndon712
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Re: Runner Ducklings
I did too! But maybe runners don't, since they run and don't fly? LOL I can't know!
Crystal
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#4 04-30-2009 10:14:13
- TerrasCritters
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Re: Runner Ducklings
My runners drown when I had them, adults, kiddy pool, drown! I think it was from mating in the water and the drake not letting them breath!
Give them more time, they should like the water, like all ducks. Might just be scared?
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#5 05-02-2009 12:05:07
- cherndon712
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Re: Runner Ducklings
Well I can't have them drowning as ADULTS!!! WOW, that's insane!!
Crystal
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#6 05-02-2009 10:36:52
Re: Runner Ducklings
we can't seem to keep my DS's runners out of water! They will finally be 4 weeks on Monday so I can let them get wet. I can't wait!
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#7 05-02-2009 09:51:48
- cherndon712
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Re: Runner Ducklings
Oh, they make a MESS of their brooder, playing in the water! I'll give them a few days and try a bath again!
Crystal
~Silkies, Mille Fleur d'Uccles, Seramas, Buff Orps, and a crazy variety of other chickens!
~Bourbon Red and Pencilled Palm Turkeys
~BEI, Runners, Cayuga and Rouen Ducks, Toulose and Mixed Geese
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