The Quack Shack

[Canadian Wind]

Greetings, everyone!

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

2 lovely deer in the front yard this morning. I sneezed before I got the phone to take blurry pictures. One of them was snacking on my chestnut tree.

 

[Supercow]

It seems that ducks can be territorial (new owner, clueless). Our team of 6 chased away a crow which came to pick over what's left of autumn's walnuts. Rushed in single file, spread out in an infantry line and scored a victory

There's also a kestrel nesting at the top of that same large walnut tree... which is towering over the apple/plum orchard where the ducks live. But from everything I've read it seems that a kestrel is just too small to be a duck predator. Fingers crossed.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

It seems that ducks can be territorial (new owner, clueless). Our team of 6 chased away a crow which came to pick over what's left of autumn's walnuts. Rushed in single file, spread out in an infantry line and scored a victory

There's also a kestrel nesting at the top of that same large walnut tree... which is towering over the apple/plum orchard where the ducks live. But from everything I've read it seems that a kestrel is just too small to be a duck predator. Fingers crossed.

Ducks are territorial! - Just ask the wild Mallards that are trying to join my flock. They're lucky that they are able to fly…
About the crows: If you own ducks or chickens, try to make friends with the local murder of crows. They will »escort out« every bird of prey that poses a danger to your birds. Every year, the red shouldered hawks try to establish a nest here in the area and are being driven out by dive-bombing crows. Crows are good! - Unless you are planning to have free running ducklings or chicks…

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Happy Third Monday to Everybody!​

What can i say: That Omega block weather situation ducks! One shower chasing the next, windy and cold outside. And the have started to molt. Feathers in the mud everywhere, one of my Indian runners has lost all her tail feathers, her butt now looks like a bubble-car.

 

[rjohns39]

Good morning / evening folks

 

[Miss Lydia]

Good Morning and Evening Everyone!

 

[Canadian Wind]

Greetings., Still raining here. I've forgotten what it feels like to be dry.

 

[Canadian Wind]

Oh thank goodness! PoP today is LOW! Still cold and cloudy, but probably no rain!

Greetings everyone, from the Soggy North!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Raining everyday really puts a damper on things doesn't it? When we get rainy days on end I even feel soggy after a while.

Good Morning and Evening to you all.