The Timeline of Ducks!

Last school year, our class (Mr. Snow’s) decided we wanted to hatch ducks. However, we had never done it before, which made it a lot of trial and error.  Throughout the process we attempted many different things, including turning the eggs, spraying them, and checking on their progress as we went. The day came for the hatching, and we all waited in anticipation. Of the 12 duck eggs, none survived. We were all disheartened, but we did not give up hope, because a few weeks later we got a new batch of eggs. We knew we had to start the incubation process immediately, so with experience under our belts, we set off. During the process, we had to be even more aware than usual, because at the time, we were filming our play. A few days before we were set to film the play, we heard the ducks starting to quack! They were steadily hatching one by one, and we were overjoyed. After many hard weeks, we had finally done it! We hatched 12 wonderful ducks, and as they continue to prosper and grow, we have set our sights on benefitting from them as well. As we are sure you all know, our school is populated by a raft of marvelous ducks. Unfortunately, when 12 ducks originally hatched only 11 lived to reach the pond. Another duck, one with a disfigured foot, died earlier this trimester. Shortly after the hatching, Mr. Snow projected a livestream so we could observe the excellent progress of the hatchlings.

Currently, the ducks reside at the pond, but they’ve found a way to escape. Now that they have started to lay eggs, don’t be surprised if you come across some in the tall gras, which is where they often end up. We give away the eggs that we find in half-dozen amounts unless it’s hatching season. We suggest that you sign up to get some, because duck eggs are delicious, and when baking, they make your goos moist.

As well as being good egg suppliers, the ducks have many friendly and fun qualities. Although they are curious, they do not tend to socialize, and are quite shy. They are rather loud, but that’s just how they show their excitement. When we came back from summer break, a new duck had joined the party. Although it took many weeks, the Muscovy was finally accepted into the flock. He is now a regular around the school, so if you ever see him, say hello for us!

Because the ducks lay so many high-quality eggs, we hope to eventually begin a small business. As they start to lay more eggs, we’re hoping we could start selling them. To help the ducks produce more eggs, we have introduced a new diet which includes more calcium-rich foods. We have also started incubating more eggs of a new species, Buff Orpingtons, as well as some of the eggs the ducks themselves have laid. If all goes well, we will soon have over twenty healthy ducks living In our pond, but, don’t count your eggs before they hatch!