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first swim in the big pond - with the big girls

post #1 of 11
5/12/12 at 10:17am
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I had the ducklings out in the back yard today with the dogs and the ducks. Ducks checked out their carrier from a distance while trying to look like they weren't interested. Then watched them from the pond. I took the ducklings for a walk and the big girls hopped out and checked them out - again from a bit of a distance.

 

We walked the ducklings to the pond and scooped them up and put them in. Let them swim for a bit and then Ally came along to hop in the pool, so we watched closely - she kept her distance and didn't bother anybody and then got a little closer and just swam around. Cadbury hopped in and checked out the pond with extras in it as well. Got everybody out and the big girls ran right back in as to say "this is our pond, don't get any ideas!"

 

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Anything you can do, I can do better...

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post #2 of 11
5/12/12 at 10:21am

Oh my gosh what precious pics. Love them all!  love.gif

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #3 of 11
5/12/12 at 3:39pm

This makes me want ducklings SOOOO badly!

Animal family: Two Betta fish, four White Cloud Minnows, two African Dwarf Frogs, two male gerbils, one quarter horse mare, one blind South Pole bull, five Blue Swedish Cayuga mix ducks, and one mini dachshund. 

 

My pets give me headaches, heartaches and tons of stress, they're hard on the wallet and give nothing back, but they are the light of my life. I wouldn't be who I am without them.

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Animal family: Two Betta fish, four White Cloud Minnows, two African Dwarf Frogs, two male gerbils, one quarter horse mare, one blind South Pole bull, five Blue Swedish Cayuga mix ducks, and one mini dachshund. 

 

My pets give me headaches, heartaches and tons of stress, they're hard on the wallet and give nothing back, but they are the light of my life. I wouldn't be who I am without them.

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post #4 of 11
5/12/12 at 3:50pm

I love the one where the duckling is standing up!

 

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I think ducklings are cuter than chicks  Don't tell anyone.

Married to the old dude, 0 human kids, 2 horses, 10 cockatiels, 2 parakeets, 1 sun conure, 1 amazon parrot,  1 eccentric peacock, 1 gsd, 1 pet terrapin, 1 Blue Copper Maran rooster, and 14 world famous Jersey Giants!

 

 

Stan the Man will be missed.

 

 

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Married to the old dude, 0 human kids, 2 horses, 10 cockatiels, 2 parakeets, 1 sun conure, 1 amazon parrot,  1 eccentric peacock, 1 gsd, 1 pet terrapin, 1 Blue Copper Maran rooster, and 14 world famous Jersey Giants!

 

 

Stan the Man will be missed.

 

 

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post #5 of 11
5/12/12 at 5:21pm
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Originally Posted by theoldchick View Post

I love the one where the duckling is standing up!

 

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I think ducklings are cuter than chicks  Don't tell anyone.

We won't but i agree! 

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #6 of 11
5/12/12 at 5:27pm

Got my duckling fix for the day.  Thanks!

 

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Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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post #7 of 11
5/12/12 at 5:33pm

I cannot get a good pic like that to save my soul. well i can't save my soul anyway. but I sit with the camera and take pic after pic and none turn out good. Some just have the talent. smile.png

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #8 of 11
5/13/12 at 5:39pm

Wonderful photos!! I love how your ducks look.  Thanks for sharing. They are all so beautiful.

I got my EcoGlow from Frey Scientific.   https://store.schoolspecialty.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?minisite=10029&item=2177195

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I got my EcoGlow from Frey Scientific.   https://store.schoolspecialty.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?minisite=10029&item=2177195

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post #9 of 11
5/13/12 at 7:17pm

this made me laugh, and go "aww!" all at the same time! Thanks so much for posting these! BTW is your friendly hen (the one swimming with your babies) a Buff duck?

Hey all, I'm Sierra and I currently own: one Blue swede, 1 GWH, 1 Buff Orp, 4 ancona ducklings hatched jun 28th/29th, and 1 Whippet (dog)

 

http://goingtotheducks.blogspot.com/

 

 

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Hey all, I'm Sierra and I currently own: one Blue swede, 1 GWH, 1 Buff Orp, 4 ancona ducklings hatched jun 28th/29th, and 1 Whippet (dog)

 

http://goingtotheducks.blogspot.com/

 

 

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post #10 of 11
5/13/12 at 7:19pm
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Originally Posted by ducklover700 View Post BTW is your friendly hen (the one swimming with your babies) a Buff duck?

Nope, she's a f&w runner

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