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post #71 of 159

132.  the way the cock their heads up and watch that airplane cross the sky the whole way even after it's out of site...
133.  The way the run under my feet when they do finally spot a hawk/owl, like ducklings running under their momma.
134.  How my two learned what different things mean, like when i point at them, it means to shut up.
135.  and when I yell "GEET DOOOWN!" it means to stop stepping on the edge of their pen (they do this and often fall down.) And they way they know they are not supposed to be standing there and look embarrassed when you catch them doing it.
136. how they get into sneezing fits in the 15-20 range.
137.  (for indoor tub ducks-) how the second i pull the drain for the tub, that's when they go into a feverish fit to start bathing even though they've been in the tub for over and hour.
138.  how no matter what i try to do (hiding in yogurt, stick inside of other foods), they always manage to pick out those nasty carrots from their treat medleys.
139. how one duck will eat anythign placed in front of him and the other will pick at food like a picky 3 year old (esp when she figured out i was putting her medicine in her tomatoes, and proceeded to pick the pill out before eating them).

I'm Nettie, the inventor of the Poultry Shoe for Ducks, Chickens, Geese, and other fowl!  I also make all sorts of pet poultry supplies including: Open Tail and Closed Tail Diaper Harnesses, Walking Harnesses, Leashes, Cloth Washable Diaper Pads, even costumes. 

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I'm Nettie, the inventor of the Poultry Shoe for Ducks, Chickens, Geese, and other fowl!  I also make all sorts of pet poultry supplies including: Open Tail and Closed Tail Diaper Harnesses, Walking Harnesses, Leashes, Cloth Washable Diaper Pads, even costumes. 

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post #72 of 159

140, or how i taught them to jump up to catch peas
141.  And how when i tried to teach them to "WAIT" for treats and not maul me when i have peas, all i did was teach them how to bow their heads...  So when i say wait, they expect to get a treat after bowing their heads down.
142. and how my duck victor will do his tricks half-donkied (avoiding swearing lol) thinking it's good enough for the treat. lol

I'm Nettie, the inventor of the Poultry Shoe for Ducks, Chickens, Geese, and other fowl!  I also make all sorts of pet poultry supplies including: Open Tail and Closed Tail Diaper Harnesses, Walking Harnesses, Leashes, Cloth Washable Diaper Pads, even costumes. 

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I'm Nettie, the inventor of the Poultry Shoe for Ducks, Chickens, Geese, and other fowl!  I also make all sorts of pet poultry supplies including: Open Tail and Closed Tail Diaper Harnesses, Walking Harnesses, Leashes, Cloth Washable Diaper Pads, even costumes. 

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post #73 of 159
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143. The way they will climb as many steps as it takes to get the dog's water bucket all muddied up.

Firm believer that getting their hands dirty helps keep kids' minds clean.
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Firm believer that getting their hands dirty helps keep kids' minds clean.
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post #74 of 159

24.  They giggle when you fill a tub of water or when they see lettuce in your hand.

post #75 of 159

OK 144.  didn't go to the end.

post #76 of 159

145.  The way that they are kid-magnets.
146.  The sensation of ducks nibbling on your toes.
147.  They come running when I call them (if they happen to feel like it).

post #77 of 159

I've decided today to get 3 pekin ducklings big_smile HURRAY! ya

1 Male
2 Females

IM SO EXCITED !!! wee

Currently owned: 1 BO, 1 RIR, 1 Ameraucana (yes true breed), 1 BR  (pullets)
On Order: 1 Australorp, 1 SLW, 1 Leghorn (Ideal 236), 1 White Silkie, 1 Barnevelder, 1 GLW (pullets), 3 pekin M/FF Ducks
Wish List: 1 BCM, 1 BLRW, 2 RGP M/F, eventually some A&M Coturnix Quail ... ?
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Currently owned: 1 BO, 1 RIR, 1 Ameraucana (yes true breed), 1 BR  (pullets)
On Order: 1 Australorp, 1 SLW, 1 Leghorn (Ideal 236), 1 White Silkie, 1 Barnevelder, 1 GLW (pullets), 3 pekin M/FF Ducks
Wish List: 1 BCM, 1 BLRW, 2 RGP M/F, eventually some A&M Coturnix Quail ... ?
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post #78 of 159

Another convert! big_smile

7 quacking ducks, 5 spazzy quail, 3 lazy cats, 2 grown sons, 1 goofy husband... and no partridge, but I have a pear tree!
My micro-farm blog - www.bluefeatherfarm.blogspot.com
Duck pond and biofilter information- http://tinyurl.com/lfgeg9
The Double-Decker Brooder Thread- http://tinyurl.com/nf8zm5
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7 quacking ducks, 5 spazzy quail, 3 lazy cats, 2 grown sons, 1 goofy husband... and no partridge, but I have a pear tree!
My micro-farm blog - www.bluefeatherfarm.blogspot.com
Duck pond and biofilter information- http://tinyurl.com/lfgeg9
The Double-Decker Brooder Thread- http://tinyurl.com/nf8zm5
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post #79 of 159

150.  Their feathers can be used for down pillows, comforters and jackets.

post #80 of 159
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Originally Posted by Wifezilla 

Another convert! big_smile


Mission accomplished!lol

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