We began incubation of our eggs on the morning of April 5, 2005.  It takes approximately 28 days for the eggs to hatch.  We hope you enjoy our pictures over the next few weeks as we raise our baby ducks.  We will have to say good bye to our ducks on June 1, 2005 as we release them to a farm where they will remain in their new home.

The first baby to hatch on Tuesday morning.  He was wet and exhausted after the hard work of getting out.

The second baby came not long after.  He's almost there.

Taking a nap in the warmth of someone's hand.

 Taking a closer look to see the new arrival.

The second hatched cuddles to keep warm under the light.

Showing off the new baby ducks to the proud second graders.

At home on the first night with Mrs. Baker.  Owen cuddles one of the newest arrivals.

Brent visits the classroom to see the babies.  He admires one on the carpet just outside of the pen.

A fuzzy blanket for cuddling is just what they need to stay comfy and warm under their light.

Ready for another picture as two of them look to see what's going on.

Safe and warm in their bucket ready to go to sleep.

Our first walk to visit our friends in the office.  We're learning to follow our parents.