I tend to give potted plants bigger pots earlier than most. I want them to do as well as possible. When a plant in my care flourishes it gives me satisfaction and pleasure.
I must've had super broodies. Mine usually started laying and being broody at around eight months of age. It wasn't unusual for the first year ducks to start before the more experienced ones often coming out with ducklings in February and March. Most of the time there was still snow on the...