OK....so here is a farm story that got delayed after the events of Hurricane Harvey. On Wednesday after the eclipse (and 3 days before the Harvey disaster), "J" from 2nd Family emailed me this photo.
SURPRISE!
She said that on the day of the eclipse...
...one of their ducks came out from under the house...with eight little ducklings following along behind her! They didn't realize she had laid eggs under there since she has randomly laid eggs around the property, and they were always unfertilized. She started to disappear for long periods of time, they thought she was flying up into a tree where she liked to roost. Instead, she was apparently scooting in through some bushes at the back of the house and there, hidden from view (and safe), she did her thing and hatched these adorable babies.
A few days later she sent another couple of pictures. Mom and babies are doing fine...
...though they are going to need a bigger pond, LOL!
"J" said the ducklings LOVED the flooded yard for a few days, splashing around and swimming all over the place. They were probably really confused when the water receded.
They haven't decided what to do with them since they were not expecting eight new babies and aren't prepared for ten ducks roaming around. For now though, they are fine to stay there where 2nd Family can keep them covered and safe from airborne predators and they can enjoy the adorable cuteness of ducklings. If we were living out there full time, we might have become duck keepers. 2nd Man loves baking with duck eggs!
They may end up keeping a couple of them and so we picked out two perfect names for them if they do:
SOL and LUNA...
They are absolutely adorable and they 'quack' me up just watching them babies.
ReplyDeleteLOL you quack me up!!!! ;-)
DeleteHmmm...always thought about a couple of ducks...cute!
ReplyDeleteAren't they though?
Deletelil quackers! adorable!
ReplyDeleteThere is something about baby ducks that is just so cute!!!
DeleteI love the names!!! And they are so sweet! What a great post! :)) I'm envious, I want to read all about your duck tales :) We plan to get ducks too when we buy.
ReplyDeleteWe'll have ducks (I think) someday. Until then we'll have to live vicariously through theirs.
DeleteMother and babies are fine, but George remains sedated (announcement when George and Amal Clooney's twins were born; I thought it was hilarious).
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
LOL! I hadn't heard that, that is too funny!!!!
DeleteThat is so cute! And, I love the names. How do they know all the other eggs were not fertile? Now, I want ducks.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure to be honest. I'll have to ask them next time we're out there. They've given us a dozen duck eggs before and thankfully they were all just regular unfertilized eggs, ha.
DeleteI meant to say I accidentally came across a hanging table on Pinterest. It appealed to me because I would not have to move a table to mow. Sorry I did not save it for you.
ReplyDeleteOh that's ok, thanks for the heads up. I'll have to spend some time on Pinterest in a few days to look for more ideas for inspiration Thursday and I'll look.
DeleteLovely.
ReplyDeletexx
They truly are adorable!!!
DeleteMuscovy ducks are the best - good parents, quiet and fly everywhere. So cute. Boys are not quite as cute with their heads all red. Best ducks to keep.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that info. I will have to remember that for future reference. They do love theirs for sure.
DeleteThey are absolutely beautiful. Feathered enchantment.
ReplyDeleteFeathered enchantment. I love your way with words. Thank you!!!
DeleteDucklings are tough little buggers. I miss them
ReplyDeleteHey John!!!! Nice to see you. I remember you blogging about ducks. I hope you get some more someday.
DeleteWhat a wonderful surprise for 2nd Family. Those baby ducks are sooo cute! I love the names.
ReplyDeleteIt was a surprise for sure. Congrats you are foster parents of baby ducks, ha.
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