My Love Affair With Ducks...

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I don't think Ralphie hates to be cuddled! He actually looks very comfortable, resting his head on your shoulder. He has the same facial expression as my Limy when he is exhausted and can finally bob in his pool and rest his head on the rim.

 

[Texag87]

Bandit has that same look when he is picked up. He just gives out. We always pick him up with the business end pointed the other way.

 

[Davethebirdman]

...and Their Love Affair With Water!

This is my second day owning ducks and I have fallen head over heels in love with them!

Those precious little peeps, the interesting looking bills, the ever so delicate looking webbed feet, and those expressive eyes with their heads cocked sideways peering up at me. Oh, and did I mention their little love ‘bites’ on my neck and lips (OUCH!) That I must not let continue so I suppose I have to stop kissing them. I know, I know, I’m not supposed to kiss them, but the way I look at it my chances are better catching Covid 19 from a stranger than catching salmonella from my baby ducklings.

My little Saxony duckling, Twinkle, is seeing the world straight today for the very first time. Since arriving home a little over 24 hours ago, she has been in a sort of vertigo state, staggering, stumbling, turning in circles, and not being able to hold her head straight.

With the help of several BYC members giving me suggestions and instructions to help her mend, she appears to be on the road to recovery...the road to being a normal, healthy, funny little duck.

I will continue my journey of being a First Time Duck Owner/Spring 2020 duck thread here. My initial thread can be found here for all the background story of My Love Affair With Ducks!

Love at first sight! View attachment 2072190

Gimmeeee!!!!!!!

 

[duluthralphie]

Ralphies all hate being hugged.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Ralphies all hate being hugged.

So you'd prefer a kick in the plums over a hug?

 

[Davethebirdman]

...and Their Love Affair With Water!

This is my second day owning ducks and I have fallen head over heels in love with them!

Those precious little peeps, the interesting looking bills, the ever so delicate looking webbed feet, and those expressive eyes with their heads cocked sideways peering up at me. Oh, and did I mention their little love ‘bites’ on my neck and lips (OUCH!) That I must not let continue so I suppose I have to stop kissing them. I know, I know, I’m not supposed to kiss them, but the way I look at it my chances are better catching Covid 19 from a stranger than catching salmonella from my baby ducklings.

My little Saxony duckling, Twinkle, is seeing the world straight today for the very first time. Since arriving home a little over 24 hours ago, she has been in a sort of vertigo state, staggering, stumbling, turning in circles, and not being able to hold her head straight.

With the help of several BYC members giving me suggestions and instructions to help her mend, she appears to be on the road to recovery...the road to being a normal, healthy, funny little duck.

I will continue my journey of being a First Time Duck Owner/Spring 2020 duck thread here. My initial thread can be found here for all the background story of My Love Affair With Ducks!

Love at first sight! View attachment 2072190

 

[Tam78]

I have fallen so hard for my ducks my husband has gotten jealous before!

 

[Mimi13]

Ralphies all hate being hugged.

 

[duluthralphie]

I have fallen so hard for my ducks my husband has gotten jealous before!

At least he free from hugs now that the dux can be the huggee

 

[Mimi13]

I do love on my chickens too and they DO love it. This was this morning when Biscuit went to sleep in my lap.

And this afternoon when Rusty the Roo was enjoying some kisses. (Photo credit goes to my sidekick.)