Quack quack
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, 07-18-2019 at 01:25 AM (10020 Views)
Two months ago, a wild duck established camp on our patio, in the concrete flower boxes. We didn't see her right away because the was hidden in the flowers, but when she was discovered we could see 12 eggs in her nest.
One month ago, 11 ducklings were born, one egg didn't hatch properly, and two ducklings died early, they were smaller and not walking well, I guess they had some kind of genetic issue.
Tomorrow, nine ducklings turn one month old!
Since we live in a town with busy streets around, and our garden has really high walls, they will probably stay until they can fly.
While I was so sick, taking care of mama duck, and then her babies did keep me busy. My husband was always talking about getting chicken one day, but since he saw how much work birds require, he changed his mind!! duckling are really cute, but they are also really messy and I've been cleaning patio, stairs etc, plus making them food everyday since they are born, my husband is the one taking care of the pool...
Ducklings are very cute to watch but very messy and stinky!
yesterday we did put more water in the pool since they are bigger and it was so fun to watch them learning how to dive,AND chillin' like a villain!! (video)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sKJ...w?usp=drivesdk