Roman numerals. pl n the letters used by the Romans for the representation of cardinal numbers, still used occasionally today. The integers are represented by the following letters: I (= 1), V (= 5), X (= 10), L (= 50), C (= 100), D (= 500), and M (= 1000).
It takes 8 to 12 weeks for ducklings to become adults. Rate depends on the breed and the bird itself. Some wil mature faster than others. It takes 8 to 12 weeks for ducklings to become adults. Rate depends on the breed and the bird itself. Some wil mature faster than others. Source: Raising the Home Duck Flock by Dave Holderread.  <i>Source:</i> Raising the Home Duck Flock by Dave Holderread.
When ducklings hatch. As the last egg is laid, the female starts to incubate. She sits very tightly, and her brown plumage blends her perfectly to the background. She rarely leaves the nest apart from short breaks to feed and stretch her legs. About 28 days later the eggs hatch together. This takes about 24 hours. The ducklings stay in the nest for at least 10 hours while they dry and get used to using their legs. Then, usually in the early morning, the female leads them to water.