A few weeks ago, I ordered some duck eggs online. 6 came, and I put some of my own in too. The eggs were due to hatch this week, which they did, with mixed results.
I was a little concerned with the eggs, bought off eBay, as the packaging was damaged in transit.
Nevertheless, in they went, and four weeks later, out pops this wee one
In the meantime, Innes and I had been busy getting things ready for the adult ducks. They’ve been roaming around for a while, but plans were afoot to get them penned up permanently. Firstly, we dug in the paddling pool for them.
Then this week, I had Feisean nan Gaidheal’s Coig Latha group visit on Tuesday. They helped build the run for them, as well as learn lots about all the different animals.
So the ducklings have now hatched
And will be in the brooder for the next wee while, nice and cosy. 4 of them made it out alive, while a further 3 died during the hatching process. I’m not sure why the mortality rate was so high, but I fear a couple of power cuts in the latter days may have had something to do with it.
Soon enough, they’ll be able to join the rest in the run – happy days!
Air an Lot 
So cute and precious.
Interesting.. I have had someone contact me and want me to send eggs to them. But I don’t trust the post service and I don’t know how to get my money for them. Where did u get the foam packaging ?
They came in polystyrene packaging. These ones weren’t as well packaged as others I’ve had. I’ve had 2 deliveries from @chickenstreet on twitter, and they’ve been well packaged and no issues. I’m not sure where the packaging comes from, maybe ask him? He has a blog too