Conflict within Daphne’s flock - need ideas!

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

It turns out that tiny Matilda is bold and brave and will NOT tolerate being separated from her new friend. After spending the evening with them, I let M and P out with Daphne. It’s as though they’ve known each other forever! There was a brief interaction with the ‘Scovettes, but I soon closed the Rouens in the stall after a period of loud and excited greetings and explorings! Daphne seems very pleased.

 

[SolarDuck]

So glad to hear she loves them!!!! That's so awesome!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Aaannnd introducing Matilda and Puddleduck!

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Daphne looks like she can't wait for the moment that fence is removed! She looks so comfortable with the new ducks on the last picture.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

It turns out that tiny Matilda is bold and brave and will NOT tolerate being separated from her new friend. After spending the evening with them, I let M and P out with Daphne. It’s as though they’ve known each other forever! There was a brief interaction with the ‘Scovettes, but I soon closed the Rouens in the stall after a period of loud and excited greetings and explorings! Daphne seems very pleased.

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Go Daphne! Congratulations to your new friends! ♥

 

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

No pictures this AM as I only had time to lug buckets of water to the barn to feed, water, and do a quick check-in before work. However, Team Daphne appears to be doing well his AM, and the ‘Scovettes are hanging out together wondering what they did to deserve this.

Daphne has taught Matilda and Puddleduck the importance of quacking as loudly as possible to ensure that their requests come across clearly. Matilda, in particular, is an apt pupil.

Thank you all for your advice and support!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I am so happy for Daphne she has been a very special girl to many of us on here. Sounds like they have settled in very nicely. Look forward to many more pictures.

 

[KaleIAm]

I'm so happy for her, too!

You are such a great pet parent!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Hi @Daphne_loves_mealworms - How is Team Daphne doing?

 

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

Hi @Daphne_loves_mealworms - How is Team Daphne doing?

Thank you for checking in! Team Daphne is doing brilliantly! They’ve worked out whatever they needed to, and it appears they’ve been cuddling at night, which is excellent as we are hitting some typical January temperatures (negative whatever with a wind chill of awful). The ‘Scovettes have come to terms with the “breakup”, although they initially seemed upset in a “what went wrong” kind of way. The Rouens and ‘Scovettes have separate food and water bowls. Everyone seems pleased. I just wish the newbies would stop swimming in their drinking water!

 

[Stoney Meadow Maple]

If you are wanting to send the scovies to a non eating home I might know of one here in vt.