NewStats: 3,259,438 , 8,170,116 topics. Date: Sunday, 25 May 2025 at 01:44 AM 3i6kf

6z3e3g

Raising My Adopted Duck & Turkey Poults (1134 Views)

(4)

(1) (Go Down)

jidestroud(m): 7:32pm On Feb 08
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

jidestroud(m): 7:41pm On Feb 08
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 angry, 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.
jidestroud(m): 7:44pm On Feb 08
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 undecided sad undecided . The white Turkey named Nengi is also a lively one to watch.
jidestroud(m): 7:54pm On Feb 08
The Feeding:

I got them some broilers started pelleted feed (Name withheld, no free adverts grin). 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. cheesy cheesy cheesy grin
Kehfie(f): 2:15pm On Feb 10
jidestroud:
The Feeding:

I got them some broilers started pelleted feed (Name withheld, no free adverts grin). 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. cheesy cheesy cheesy grin


😄
SoftHeart(m): 5:21pm On Feb 11
Did you say they're "pets"? smiley
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
jidestroud(m): 6:54pm On Feb 11
SoftHeart:
Did you say they're "pets"? smiley
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? angry.
jidestroud(m): 6:56pm On Feb 11
Qasa and I having fun. grin. Such and amazing duckling.

1 Like 1 Share
SoftHeart(m): 7:07pm On Feb 11
grin all right, let's see how it goes.
jidestroud:

Meat? Naaaa... C'mon, who eats a pet? angry.
jidestroud(m): 3:11pm On Feb 22
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.

1 Like

jidestroud(m): 6:18pm On Feb 25
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? angry. Then she replies, it just happens and I can't seem to stop it cry.

2 Likes

jidestroud(m): 6:23pm On Feb 25
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.

2 Likes

dammysholove(m): 10:29pm On Feb 26
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.
jidestroud(m): 7:15pm On Mar 15
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 grin. 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. cool. 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. angry

Pic 1. Qasa
Pic 2. Dumebi

1 Like

jidestroud(m): 7:21pm On Mar 15
Pic 3.
Powa, coming to tell me how biased I have been towards them. angry. . That I should continue oooooo!!!!

1 Like

Excel70: 8:06am On Mar 19
jidestroud:
Pic 3.
Powa, coming to tell me how biased I have been towards them. angry. . 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
tonysofine23(m): 8:14am On Mar 20
Na juju you won use am do ? Which one be first egg laid by female duck #check your self
jidestroud(m): 8:19am On Mar 20
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. cool
jidestroud(m): 8:22am On Mar 20
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!!! grin cheesy

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. cry

1 Like

Excel70: 12:17pm On Mar 20
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. cool
I'm afraid of getting not what I want... How much can I get a duckling?
jidestroud(m): 9:54pm On Apr 27
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

jidestroud(m): 7:57pm On May 02
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. grin grin. 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

1 Like

jidestroud(m): 7:59pm On May 02
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. grin grin. 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.
jidestroud(m): 10:41pm On May 05
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 undecided.
After much deliberating, back and forth, I promised both of them I was going to update their pictures online at least for a start.

jidestroud(m): 10:45pm On May 05
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

1 Like

(1) (Reply)

In Need Of An Already Talking African Grey

(Go Up)

Sections: How To . 40
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or s on Nairaland.