10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

[Miss Lydia]

Going good just sticking close to home an when warm spending time outside with the flock! That is so cool your littles chose you and your set up for them instead of freedom! ❤

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

This is now her job. The only thing under her is a wooden egg. Isn't she beautiful?!

 

[Miss Lydia]

She’s adorable!! ❤

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

Often at dusk, I find the ducks still hanging out in the back pen, a fully-fenced area where they have their "swimming hole" and can enjoy the great outdoors. It's attached to one of my little coops, so I need to get them into the protected run/coop areas and lock up the door for the night. So, I herd them. Here's how it went last night.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Welcome to the real world! I never get tired of seeing those precious things!

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

Today, they were hiding under the coops when I opened up the back area and filled their "swimming hole." One brave girl went out to enjoy the scratch and water, while the rest still hovered inside. I have no idea what they might have seen as scary. They typically overcome it pretty quickly, and they're probably already outside.

 

[Miss Lydia]

At least they were safe!

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

In hindsight, I realize that there might have been something prowling last night. We have raccoons and fox. Often, they go into freak-mode if something like that is nearby, even hours later. But, I checked, and they're out back now floating in their swimming hole and chowing down on scratch. Happy ducks.

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

Bought a new kiddie pool for the babies. It might take a day or two before they're brave enough to go swimming. It's nice and deep so they can do some fun diving. I think they'll love it!

I put some large paving blocks on the side in case a chicken falls in. Do you think that's enough or should I ask DH to build a little ramp?

 

[DuckyDonna]

I love it. @Miss Lydia was looking to buy this pool so your input will be very appreciated by her!