Author name: richard

We have added Indian runner ducks to our flock and are looking forward to making duck eggs available through our associated farm shop outlets in late summer.

We have hatched some runner ducklings they are 16 weeks old now and have moved to their new home alongside our chickens and quail.

Runner ducks start laying eggs generally between 18-24 weeks of age but it depends mainly on the number of daylight hours so we shall see.

Quail chicks when newly hatched are tiny, much smaller than chickens.

They are crazy little creatures, very active during daylight hours and are great fun to watch. I often watch them instead of the TV.

Quail are thirsty at the best of times but during the recent hot weather our young quail, 4 weeks old, have taken to having a dip in their water trough.