Da' Cute and Cuddly Call Duck thread!

[Julie Birb]

Hils was home all day so it went better, yes. Mostly I was just feeling down since that was the day I learned Pancake passed away and it roughed me up a bit. So this means that none of the calls I hatched survived. I thought for sure he'd be okay...I'm positively gutted and I feel like a total failure. I didn't learn until way too late that the breeder of those chocolates is a terrible man who keeps his birds confined in tiny cages and were never bred with fresh stock for the 20+ years he's been doing this. So for all I know, my ducklings all had some sort of fatal defect as the result of who knows how many generations of inbreeding.

Admittedly I don't know if that's what killed lil' Cakey or even his sister Milkshake, but I can't shake the terrible thought. And if that IS what happened then I feel nine kinds of rotten for giving him away to such a lovely person if he was a ticking time bomb, you know? I could have spared myself, my husband and my dear acquaintance a lot of heartbreak if I'd never hatched those eggs. It's hard to understate just how much I loved those babies. I've only hatched a handful of calls, and since I can't have kids I kinda bonded with them way more than is probably healthy. Mostly I just feel awful for Alicia. I can't even imagine what she's going through. And I feel like it could be my fault.

Oh no!! I am sorry to hear that. So sad. I think it is so unfair in life when something sweet like that passes. You did the best you could hatching those babies and nature took them away. I hope you and Alicia, too, can mend as time passes. It is hard, I know and we're here so feel free to say what you want to a bunch of understanding people.

 

[Amykins]

I just feel like a weirdo for bonding so hardcore to my ducks! I still keep Milkshake close to my heart in a nice silver wearable urn with a bird etched on it. I'm a freak like that.

On a happier note, Wobbles and Bean had their first park outing! It went pretty well, they didn't fight at all. See how close they were!

Bean had her first flying lesson, too<3

 

[AmandaVirginia]

Winter runs/waddles after me just like that! She hasn't attempted to fly yet though! I suppose it'll be soon, she's six weeks old!

And, that honk! If I'm not right with Winter at all times, and I do mean ALL times, she CRIES and it sounds just like that! Gotta love our sweet little imprinted angel babies!

I'm so glad Wobbles & Bean did so
good at the park! Yay for your babies!

 

[Amykins]

Winter runs/waddles after me just like that! She hasn't attempted to fly yet though! I suppose it'll be soon, she's six weeks old!

And, that honk! If I'm not right with Winter at all times, and I do mean ALL times, she CRIES and it sounds just like that! Gotta love our sweet little imprinted angel babies!

I'm so glad Wobbles & Bean did so
good at the park! Yay for your babies!

Yup, she tried, faceplanted, then went "Screw this. MOOOOOOOOM!"

I'm absolutely in love with Winter! I love hearing stories about you two. Keep 'em coming <3

 

[Julie Birb]

I just feel like a weirdo for bonding so hardcore to my ducks! I still keep Milkshake close to my heart in a nice silver wearable urn with a bird etched on it. I'm a freak like that.

On a happier note, Wobbles and Bean had their first park outing! It went pretty well, they didn't fight at all. See how close they were!

Bean had her first flying lesson, too<3

It is cool how you bond with your ducks. Not a weirdo at all.

Loved the vids. Wobbles is a super fast nibbler. His body view from the top reveals to how cute he is. Then Bean. She is beautiful and very athletic. How fast can she run?!!I I love her. Not a fearful little girl duck at all.

 

[Julie Birb]

Winter runs/waddles after me just like that! She hasn't attempted to fly yet though! I suppose it'll be soon, she's six weeks old!

And, that honk! If I'm not right with Winter at all times, and I do mean ALL times, she CRIES and it sounds just like that! Gotta love our sweet little imprinted angel babies!

I'm so glad Wobbles & Bean did so
good at the park! Yay for your babies!

Winter's honk would probably make me laugh. Poor little sweetie in distress if she doesn't see you. They are little angel babies for sure. Sweet little Calls.

 

[AmandaVirginia]

Yup, she tried, faceplanted, then went "Screw this. MOOOOOOOOM!" 

I'm absolutely in love with Winter! I love hearing stories about you two. Keep 'em coming <3

Awe, thank you Amy! That was so sweet! I love hearing about and seeing pictures of your little ones also! They are just DARLING!

My Yorkies had their yearly check up at our vet today and I worked there two years ago for two years, so I know everyone really well and just love them all! So, Winter came with

It's just a cat and dog vet, so I knew everyone would get a huge kick out of being up close and personal with a little Call duck! Esp with Winter being such a big sweetheart! They just went crazy! Everyone absolutely LOVED her! They were hand feeding her favorite treats to her (dog and cat food), petting her, and picking her up to kiss her little beak! She stole the show! It was so wonderful

 

[Julie Birb]

Awe, thank you Amy! That was so sweet! I love hearing about and seeing pictures of your little ones also! They are just DARLING!

My Yorkies had their yearly check up at our vet today and I worked there two years ago for two years, so I know everyone really well and just love them all! So, Winter came with

It's just a cat and dog vet, so I knew everyone would get a huge kick out of being up close and personal with a little Call duck! Esp with Winter being such a big sweetheart! They just went crazy! Everyone absolutely LOVED her! They were hand feeding her favorite treats to her (dog and cat food), petting her, and picking her up to kiss her little beak! She stole the show! It was so wonderful

Waaaaahhh, wish I could kiss Winter. If you tell me she's soft and warm I am gonna lose my mind.

 

[delder2009]

Miss Kate relaxing after a big swim today in the outside pen. They have gotten so big.

 

[delder2009]

3day old pastel's

3wks later

they grow up to fast. Wish they had a pause button