from Australia. Chickens are so great! I think deciding on their names is half the fun of getting new ones. I spent several months deciding on the latest pair's names.
We have had pekin ducks before, they are lovely creatures. Congrats on your eggs!
We have a lot of artistic people on BYC. Check some of the threads in the Hobbies section, and also GJ&F - there are lots of groups people have made for drawing and sketching.
I for one enjoy art as well.