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Just recently I decided to get myself a pet and all that I could think of was either a duckling or a turkey poult. After much deliberation, I decided to adopt the two based on availability of the time on my hands and the environment I intend to keep them as pets.


Meet my newly adopted family.
(5 Turkey poults and Duckling)

They already got their names on arrival by the way;
The turkeys
1. Powa
2. Nengi
3. Asuma
4. Nefi
5. Jaga

The Duckling;
1. Qasa

Day 2:

Today marks their second day after receiving them from the supplier who kept asking why I wanted a day old duck alongside day old turkeys.
Yea, I know. Trying to raise a duck with turkeys is going to be a h*ll of a combination , nevertheless, i intend raising them together anyways.
I couldn't sleep all night, they were such a sight to behold and I kept glued to watching them trying know each individual personality, and knowing if the names given actually fits.

For now, the Duckling seems to be my favorite of the lots. Qasa is just soooooo full of life and energetic. Well, as for the turkeys, they were just being turkeys . The white Turkey named Nengi is also a lively one to watch.

The Feeding:

I got them some broilers started pelleted feed (Name withheld, no free adverts ). Both the turkeys and duck responded well to the feeds so I guess I will stick to it for now.

Qasa is a wild one hahahaha I must confess. You need to see her round around with pellets in her mouth evading the turkeys who don't even recognize her presence.

jidestroud:
The Feeding:

I got them some broilers started pelleted feed (Name withheld, no free adverts ). Both the turkeys and duck responded well to the feeds so I guess I will stick to it for now.

Qasa is a wild one hahahaha I must confess. You need to see her round around with pellets in her mouth evading the turkeys who don't even recognize her presence.

😄

Did you say they're "pets"?
Will they remain as "pets" or later turn "meats"
Let's see how it goes.
Why not get a pet rabbit or two?

jidestroud:
Just recently I decided to get myself a pet and all that I could think of was either a duckling or a turkey poult. After much deliberation, I decided to adopt the two based on availability of the time on my hands and the environment I intend to keep them as pets.


Meet my newly adopted family.
(5 Turkey poults and Duckling)

They already got their names on arrival by the way;
The turkeys
1. Powa
2. Nengi
3. Asuma
4. Nefi
5. Jaga

The Duckling;
1. Qasa

SoftHeart:
Did you say they're "pets"?
Will they remain as "pets" or later turn "meats"
Let's see how it goes.
Why not get a pet rabbit or two?

Meat? Naaaa... C'mon, who eats a pet? .

Qasa and I having fun. . Such and amazing duckling.

all right, let's see how it goes.

jidestroud:
Meat? Naaaa... C'mon, who eats a pet? .

Qasa at 2weeks

Qasa has won my heart over. She's just a beautiful duckling (argue with your eyes Biko). She's well integrated with the poults and sees them as family. I always make sure I carry and pet her everyday so as to make her get use being picked up and cuddled from a very young age. She's just a damsel.

Update on Qasa

We are approaching the 3rd week and Qasa has doubled in size compared to the other adopted sisters and brothers (The Poults). Most times, I notice she feels out of place among the turkeys especially when continually tried to take a bath in their drinking bowl and the turkeys are like; Hey Sister, why do you make a mess of our water? . Then she replies, it just happens and I can't seem to stop it .

The Adopted Sister, Dumebi the Goose

After much deliberation on Qasa's predicament, I decided to go yet for another legal adoption process. And this time around, a Gosling (a baby goose) was gotten. Initially, I had planned to get a pair but things happened.

I brought in Dumebi the Gosling and just like that, they became best of sisters. All afternoon, Qasa has been showing Dumebi around their home.

It's been fun watching them.

Sir, doest this your goose type do lay lot of eggs??

jidestroud:
The Adopted Sister, Dumebi the Goose

After much deliberation on Qasa's predicament, I decided to go yet for another legal adoption process. And this time around, a Gosling (a baby goose) was gotten. Initially, I had planned to get a pair but things happened.

I brought in Dumebi the Gosling and just like that, they became best of sisters. All afternoon, Qasa has been showing Dumebi around their home.

It's been fun watching them.

Qasa & Dumebi Selfie Time

It's been fun watching these little rascals grow right under my surveillance. The Turkeys have grown so tired of their wahala . Especially Powa, she's quick to run to me as if she trying to tell me all the atrocities their adopted siblings; The waterfowls committed while I was away. . I can't begin the number of times I have had help them settled water disputes. Qasa is so notorious when it comes to water usage. She sends nobody. Dumebi the Gosling sometimes comports herself while I am there with them, but you see Qasa, Tah!!!

Above, they are a spectacle to watch. I decided to give them some shots today and show them how far they've come.

Pic 1. Qasa
Pic 2. Dumebi

Pic 3.
Powa, coming to tell me how biased I have been towards them. . . That I should continue oooooo!!!!

jidestroud:
Pic 3.
Powa, coming to tell me how biased I have been towards them. . . That I should continue oooooo!!!!

Good day boss... I'm trying to get something. I need the first egg laid by a female duck. Hope I can get it.. willing to pay

Na juju you won use am do ? Which one be first egg laid by female duck #check your self

Excel70:
Good day boss... I'm trying to get something. I need the first egg laid by a female duck. Hope I can get it.. willing to pay

Unfortunately, my ducks haven't started laying.
Why not visit all these local local herbs/traditional healers, you will be shocked to get what you seek there.

tonysofine23:
Na juju you won use am do ? Which one be first egg laid by female duck #check your self

Surprised?

Nothing surprises me any longer ooo!!!

I get so many requests from; can I get local ducks eggs, wet pig's poop, pigs head, freshly cut plantain that the bunch didn't touch the ground etc... the matter taya me.

jidestroud:
Unfortunately, my ducks haven't started laying.
Why not visit all these local local herbs/traditional healers, you will be shocked to get what you seek there.

I'm afraid of getting not what I want... How much can I get a duckling?

Qasa

Qasa na the next wahala wey dey my farm now😂😂😂😂. If only she could open the door, she for dey enter the farm house come shout for my ears whenever he's hungry & needs attention. Dumebi's bestie

Powa & Nengi

Powa & Nengi are the only remaining turkeys. Powa is constantly asserting his dominance among the pair. He once tried to challenge Dumebi but the story is for another time. . Nengi on the other hand is Qasa bestie, always within 5 feet radius around the Elegant Drake (Qasa).


Update on their Genders

Turkeys
Powa: Male
Nengi: Female

Waterfowls
Qasa: Male - Mallard Duck

Dumebi: Female - Embden Goose
Ambali: Male - African Goose
Ali: Male - Confused breed

Powa & Nengi

Powa & Nengi are the only remaining turkeys. Powa is constantly asserting her dominance among the pair. He once tried to challenge Dumebi but the story is for another time. . Nengi on the other hand is Qasa bestie, always within 5 feet radius around the Elegant Drake (Qasa).


Update on their Genders

Turkeys
Powa: Male
Nengi: Female

Waterfowls
Qasa: Male - Mallard Duck

Dumebi: Female - Embden Goose
Ambali: Male - African Goose
Ali: Male - Confused breed (probably a cross between Embden & the African Goose.

Promise Fulfilled

So, I got talking to Powa and He made some very salient points; he was off the notion that I give too much attention to the waterfowls than them. He also raised another issue concerning the creation of their own thread, where the spotlight is solely on them .
After much deliberating, back and forth, I promised both of them I was going to update their pictures online at least for a start.

Our Peace Accord

When the peace talks were over, the whole crew were treated to some sumptuous local made feeds.

Henceforth, it's Powa, Nengi, Dumebi & Qasa.

Note: Ambali & Ali are no way getting any recognitions for now. Kids should know where they belong