Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Ducklings who have left the nest

One of the nicest things is keeping up with ducklings who have gone to new homes. Lots of people promise to stay in touch, but few do - I have been really lucky with my last clutch of Swedish, whose adopting parents have kept me updated.

Sebastian in Sydney has 3 babies and they are doing well. Sam in Moruya has several older babies and they are growing nicely.

2 of the younger babies went to Janine, where they were company for a wood duck she and her daughter rescued from the road where her mother and siblings had been killed by a passing car. Cuddles (who can be seen in the 2nd pic with her 3 'bigger' duckie friends) recovered under Janine's care, but has since left home - we hope for a happy wild wood duck life. Meantime the Swedish have stayed and been joined by a Muscovey and are having a lovely time in their new home. Here are some pics :)






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  1. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    There are few animals as lovely as a duck. Their ability to get on with each other as well as other animals such as dogs and cats, is remarkable.
    I saw all these ducks in the photos last week, They are happy and contented and living a grand life.
    The United Nations run by ducks is possibly the only chance of finding peace in the world. Their wants are so simple...a puddle or pool; some room to move and an occasional search for a worm or two. Idyllic. Rex

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  2. RosieJanuary 23, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Hi Rex, that is so true... a duck united nations sounds like a fine thing :) I've just been sitting by the pond with ducklings, it creates such a calm 'aura' that I can walk back into the house and cope with all kinds of chaos!! LOL!!
    Catchya
    Rosie

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