The incubation is in full swing. You can see how extensive the downy blanket is she made. April is a dedicated hen. She sits on the nest all day with the exception of a short 30 minute break at about 6:00am and again about 7:00 pm. Not much time to stretch her legs and enjoy a meal with Apollo. Mark your calendar. We should have hatchlings by about May 10th. Maybe every couple days until then, Mrs. Petersen's class would like to come up with 13 names for the chicks. Have fun kids!
Hi Terri,
ReplyDeleteWe are having problems posting comments from school, perhaps our server doesn't allow blogging! So, Mrs. P will have to do the commenting from home. We are very excited to name your ducklings, and have come up with our first name. In honor of Apollo, we would like to name duckling #1 "Ono". Carlos thinks this is a great name, after Apollo Ono the speed skater in the Olympics!
Carlos, thank you so much for your contribution. I think the name is perfect. When a wood duck lands on water, he skids across the surface, as if he had big skates on his feet. Well done. Terri.
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