Today we headed to the feed store for more bedding and feed for the chickens and the most spoiled crested pekins.
The kids and I headed out to look at the chickens and other birds they carry when we spotted two little Indian Runner ducklings.
We have been wanting Indian Runners for their benefits to the garden and the farmer. These little darlings were so shy and skittish when they arrived at out home this afternoon.
We set up the brooder, gave them fresh food and water, then let them relax for a bit to get used to new surroundings.
Later we took them outside for a supervised visit with the pekins (boy did those girls get MAD at the little ducklings. I swear Flippy Floppy refused to come out of her house while the ducklings were out.)
We are just smitten with these little cuties. And we finally named them, meet
Jean Claude and Dolph (a reference to Universal Soldier since the ducklings resemble soldiers when they walk...totally geeky I know, but we tend to lots of geeky, nerdy things around here)
Have any of you raised Indian Runners? Any tips or advise for us, we would love to here from you. Leave a comment below.
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