This spring has turned out to be a very prolific time of year around the farm.Using or incubator we have hatched out a gosling named Wilbur, baby turkeys,(poults) and approximately 25 baby chicks.
We also have some very dedicated mothers. Momma goose hatched out 5 little goslings. Momma duck hatched out 3 tiny ducklings. Two of our hens hatched out 3-4 babies each, and Hope our Turkey hatch out 3 baby chickens. We also have another 15 turkey eggs in the incubator.
Now the big challenge that has become a nearly full time endeavor, is keeping all these tiny little fuzz balls from becoming a tasty little hors d'oeuvre.
Momma duck brought her newly hatched babies down to the river, and I really believed that was going to be the last time we would see them. Thankfully she came back that evening and moved herself and her 3 babes into the cage we used to lockup Wilbur at night. She seems content so we leave her locked up.
Mr and Mrs Goose along with their five babies are doing very well and will remain locked up for another couple of weeks.
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You seem to have the very best environment to raise little ones, whether it be human or feathered!! Your two human babies are doing amazing! Love to you all, Mom and Fred
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