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Does anyone else have a goose that's super protective of a non-feathered family member? My Pippin (canada) is SUPER protective of her Beagle pup sis! She gets all worked up if anyone plays rough, or if a stranger or neighbor dog comes near the fence... just the darndest thing! here she is:

Wow! That's pretty spot on!

that's what I thought...the beak doesn't seem to match. and the markings are difficult because (s)he's so darn fuzzy! well..I guess it'll be a pleasant surprise. anywho...here's more of my new waddle baby, Pippin!

he was labeled a Canada Goose...but it was just a guess, really.

so, while picking up food for my pooch at the feed store, this little guy was among a new batch of mallards..I couldn't resist. Although, they didn't seem to have much knowledge on him. Age, breed, etc... ideas?! oh, he's just the sweetest thing too!! so calm and affectionate. I'm in love<3

Today we adopted 2 ducklings. Having raised 2 mallard ducklings previously, we decided on the same breed. 1 of them, however...is just a tad bit different. I've researched a little about the poof/crest/deformity...but it's all a bit confusing. Experience, advice...anyone? Anyway...these are...

So, back on Christmas Eve, I rescued a duck on the highway that had been hit by a car. After stopping traffic in the middle of the busy road to put a blanket over her and take her back home with me, I inspected to notice her leg was snapped clean in half. I splinted and wrapped the leg as best...

Oh! I wanted to add.. that (again, at least on mine) the growing drake feather is noticeable by now.

I, too, have mallard ducklings! They're about 6 1/2 weeks. (I also have 2) By now, on mine at least, it's very obvious that at least 1 is a boy, as the green tint is WAY noticeable. (which leads me to assume my other is female, as she doesn't have any green) I would *think* by now you would see...

So, I've recently come to own 2 rescue ducklings that are now (roughly) 5-6 weeks old. Until now, things have gone quite splendidly! However, I now have concerns. It seems the smaller of the two seems to be...growing differently. I'm noticing that not only are the pin feathers(?) smaller than...