Weird wild duckling

[Miss Lydia]

So good to see you back. Beautiful little ducklings. What would cause them to drown?

 

[desertdarlene]

So good to see you back. Beautiful little ducklings. What would cause them to drown?

These girls are still alive as far as I know, just in case there was any confusion.

I'm thinking the small drakes probably were drowned by another male or possibly were sick and fell under water when they died.

 

[desertdarlene]

I saw these two babies last night and it looks like they went through a sudden growth spurt and are now almost close to normal size.

 

[desertdarlene]

These little girls are both around. One hurt her leg, but is better. They're little punks, actually, chasing around adult ducks. Still kinda small and not flying. They are 2 months old now.

 

[desertdarlene]

I think I found Trouble today. He was in the same area he usually is and responded to his name. Also, the two little girls are getting their wing feathers. They're about the size of Trouble now, but smaller than most of the other adult females.

 

[Iguanahunter]

Yay! He lives!

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I think I found Trouble today. He was in the same area he usually is and responded to his name. Also, the two little girls are getting their wing feathers. They're about the size of Trouble now, but smaller than most of the other adult females.
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Could that really be trouble!
How cool is that.

 

[Miss Lydia]

They are pretty girls an awesome to see Trouble again he is looking good

 

[desertdarlene]

I'm pretty sure that's him. I used some of the old photos for comparison, plus his behavior. He still has a hard time getting to 100% of his full colors. I saw him a few days ago, too, with a female that looks like one who I remember used to hang out with another male who is now deceased. She would be twice his age if that's her.

Meanwhile, Laurel looks and acts so much like Trouble that I can't help to think she's related to him.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Beautiful face there. I am so glad you keep up with these ducks. It makes it fun to follow along.