Ducks with special Needs

[CyndiD]

Hi, all! While I was out "patrolling" the property today (the ducks had alerted to a hawk in a tree nearby), Elliott started following me. He has nibbled my boots a little in the past, but I didn't really think anything of it. Today, he was actually chasing me, running along behind me.  When I stopped, he nibbled my pants and boots, and wrapped his neck around my leg. I hate to say it, but I think he thinks I'm a duck! He's acting frisky and the girls are too fast for him (that I've seen). 

I picked him up and carried him around while I was checking the treeline, and when I put him down, he seemed to have lost interest in my boots. Poor guy...I just hope he doesn't become a stalker...

that is funny and cute. I use to have a blue front amazon parrot (female) and she loved me so much and she tought i was her mate. i tried to ignore her when she wanted my "special" attention. it was cute buy not right.
Im glad the hawk didn't do any damage w/your ducks.

 

[CyndiD]

I love my Drake even though he can be a little jerk he loves to follow people around and pull on their pants so i just pick him up and show him who is boss he acts like he hates it but i know under his male pride he looks forward to the snuggle otherwise he would not let me pick him up lol

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[quackers619]

Hi, you were here in Idaho, what town? We meet people from SD, all the time. my dh grew up in SD.
Idaho is beautiful that is one of the many reasons we moved here. Montana is beautiful too.
how are your ducks doing?

All the ducks are doing good we have been preparing to move dandelion in the house with us.......but we always make sure to get her out in the mud and pool with the other ducks under our watchful eye........it is like spring time here in Ga, we are looking forward to the rain..........How are your ducks doing?

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

that is funny and cute. I use to have a blue front amazon parrot (female) and she loved me so much and she tought i was her mate. i tried to ignore her when she wanted my "special" attention. it was cute buy not right.
Im glad the hawk didn't do any damage w/your ducks.

Thanks, @CyndiD ! I've been on high alert since this is the worst time of year (based on last year's experience) around here for hawks. While I don't know that they're "guardian" animals, I don't think the hawks like all the Muscovies converging on them - the drakes are pretty big and I don't think a hawk would be inclined to tangle with one.

LOL...I really hope Elliott finds a girlfriend in the group, too. He's persistent, I'll give him that. Parrots are amazing creatures - do you still keep them?

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

All the ducks are doing good we have been preparing to move dandelion in the house with us.......but we always make sure to get her out in the mud and pool with the other ducks under our watchful eye........it is like spring time here in Ga, we are looking forward to the rain..........How are your ducks doing?

We must be getting some of your rain here in KY...it's been so soggy and muddy. No one except the ducks are enjoying it!

Glad to hear your group is doing well!

 

[CyndiD]

Hi, you were here in Idaho, what town? We meet people from SD, all the time. my dh grew up in SD.

Idaho is beautiful that is one of the many reasons we moved here. Montana is beautiful too.

how are your ducks doing?

All the ducks are doing good we have been preparing to move dandelion in the house with us.......but we always make sure to get her out in the mud and pool with the other ducks under our watchful eye........it is like spring time here in Ga, we are looking forward to the rain..........How are your ducks doing?

Hi, my ducks were all together in the duck house for 2-3 months, I have 18 ducks and 5 drakes. but about 2-3 weeks ago i notice 2 ducks were being picked on by 2 drakes; so, i put the drakes back in the horse trailer converted into a duck house. so the drakes are not happy being seperated.
most of my ducks and drakes have bumble foot, from moderate to severe. So i have been treating them for this for weeks now. they are getting better. i want them to be rid of this before i let them out again and before all our snow melts.
Ali needs a good swim, and i need to clean her feathers up again. she doesnt preen herself well, she cant reach all her feathers.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.... tee hee

 

[CyndiD]

that is funny and cute. I use to have a blue front amazon parrot (female) and she loved me so much and she tought i was her mate. i tried to ignore her when she wanted my "special" attention. it was cute buy not right.

Im glad the hawk didn't do any damage w/your ducks.

Thanks, @CyndiD
! I've been on high alert since this is the worst time of year (based on last year's experience) around here for hawks. While I don't know that they're "guardian" animals, I don't think the hawks like all the Muscovies converging on them - the drakes are pretty big and I don't think a hawk would be inclined to tangle with one.

LOL...I really hope Elliott finds a girlfriend in the group, too. He's persistent, I'll give him that. Parrots are amazing creatures - do you still keep them?

No, unfortunately, i do not have parrots any longer. this blue front amazon that i had i taught her to sing "God Bless America" I was so cool. I left her w/my boyfriend, when we broke up cuz i couldnt have her where i moved. I really miss her. my friend use to have aparakeet that could say a few words, that was cool.
They are amazing, i would love to have my blue front back, but she has passed away, so sad.
well, I have ducks, chickens, horses, rabbits, dogs and a snake now.... wow, huh?

 

[quackers619]

Hi, my ducks were all together in the duck house for 2-3 months, I have 18 ducks and 5 drakes. but about 2-3 weeks ago i notice 2 ducks were being picked on by 2 drakes; so, i put the drakes back in the horse trailer converted into a duck house. so the drakes are not happy being seperated.
most of my ducks and drakes have bumble foot, from moderate to severe. So i have been treating them for this for weeks now. they are getting better. i want them to be rid of this before i let them out again and before all our snow melts.
Ali needs a good swim, and i need to clean her feathers up again. she doesnt preen herself well, she cant reach all her feathers.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.... tee hee

Bumble foot what a pain i had a duck that would get it often. Haha dandelion is not to good a cleaning herself she often looks like Elvira so i guess its a good thing she can't see because she looks kinda scary haha..well good luck with the bumble foot

 

[CyndiD]

Hi, my ducks were all together in the duck house for 2-3 months, I have 18 ducks and 5 drakes. but about 2-3 weeks ago i notice 2 ducks were being picked on by 2 drakes; so, i put the drakes back in the horse trailer converted into a duck house. so the drakes are not happy being seperated.

most of my ducks and drakes have bumble foot, from moderate to severe. So i have been treating them for this for weeks now. they are getting better. i want them to be rid of this before i let them out again and before all our snow melts.

Ali needs a good swim, and i need to clean her feathers up again. she doesnt preen herself well, she cant reach all her feathers.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.... tee hee

Bumble foot what a pain i had a duck that would get it often. Haha dandelion is not to good a cleaning herself she often looks like Elvira so i guess its a good thing she can't see because she looks kinda scary haha..well good luck with the bumble foot

Thanks, the more severe it is the longer it takes to desolve.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

No, unfortunately, i do not have parrots any longer. this blue front amazon that i had i taught her to sing "God Bless America" I was so cool. I left her w/my boyfriend, when we broke up cuz i couldnt have her where i moved. I really miss her. my friend use to have aparakeet that could say a few words, that was cool.
They are amazing, i would love to have my blue front back, but she has passed away, so sad.
well, I have ducks, chickens, horses, rabbits, dogs and a snake now.... wow, huh?

Your parrot sounds like she was a very special and talented bird and that you spent quality time with her. Sorry to hear that she's passed, but I like to think that she'll be at the "rainbow bridge" to meet you someday, like all my animals who have passed over the years.

Quite a menagerie you have there!