Hello to all, from a new Member

Hello everyone! Glad to be part of this Forum.

My name is Scott, a 50 year-old Electrical Engineer (Power Systems / Electrical Construction), from the same West Coast Town which Mickey Mouse calls Home - in fact, within 2 Miles of that Mouse's House...

I have been trolling the Groups for a few Months now, and even though My Wife and I do not have any Chickens, we do have a Sweet little Hen Duck, named "Peepers".

We got Peepers back on July 15th 2006, when She was about 1 Day old.
I needed to use the Restroom, so I stopped at a Largely known Pet Supply Store, and ran inside - straight towards the R/R.

On the way out, there in an open top fish tank - running back and forth, was Peepers. She had no Water, some mushy food, and a Blanket inside of the tank, which gave her just about enough height to jump out of the tank!

Asked the Manager about the Duckling; Manager said that they were adopting her out to anyone who wished to take her Home...
That was 8 years, and almost 4 Months ago.
She (Peepers) became part of the Family that day back in July, 2006 - and has been a special member ever since.

I am not sure what Breed she is - possibly a Black Sweedish, but I have never seen a Duck like her anywhere before. Smart, loving, and a great "personality".

Below are a couple of Images; maybe someone could identify her Breed. She is not very large - her body is around 11" long by 5" wide, with a total wingspan of 33" - wingtip to wingtip.

Thank you all for reading my post, and for allowing my membership in this Forum!

--Scott (EE)




Photo #1: Peepers at 1 week old.
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Photo #2: Peepers at about 3-1/2 Months old.
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