Duck….
Duck…..
Goose!
These are our neighbors ducks….that come over for a visit. She raised them from itty bitty babies.
Once they were old enough to stay in the yard they ended up with a friend….a goose….or a gander????? I have no clue. I think…. it thinks…..that it is a duck. It had a sibling….but it disappeared….kinda like my chickens have. Oddly enough nothing has bothered any of the others, for a long time.
The goose…or gander….has been adopted by these ducks. They sure are cute.
I did notice that one of these ducks has a different colored beak. I tried to find out what that meant…but I still do not have a clear answer….sooooo?
They meander around the yard eating here and there….
They really are pretty….and sweet.
For the most part…..they mind their own business.
They have started making their way around the house.
This morning they were quacking at the back door….looking at us through the glass….too cute.
The other day Billy just sat down and played with them.
After they make their rounds they like to gather together under the trees…and rest in the shade for a spell.
Then they waddle across the yard….
eating along the way….
Until someone decides it REALLY is time to go……
There is no more eating….and they file in line….to cross the street.
Well…..almost in line…. This one seems to want to do everything it’s own way.
It brings a smile to see these little creatures walking around.
I’m glad these ducks are fine, but I can’t help but wonder why my hens are gone….and these ducks that are not in a fence are not.
I suppose chicken just taste better to everyone ….even to the predators.
I checked on our girls yesterday. They are just fine. The sitting hen is still sitting. The other girl is really enjoying the company of the other hens. She took a dust bath yesterday and my neighbor said the rooster has shared many fine worms with her. So far the others have not “hen pecked” her. So for now, they are all being nice. That ‘s good….real good.
Billy and I….well….we are enjoying the ducks.
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