The Quack Shack

[Magnolia Ducks]

Be care full of zoonotique Parasites.

My girls are parasite free. I keep a close eye on them.

 

[Trimurtisan]

This is Springer, our self adopting "barn" cat. One morning I walk out front and find this 6-8 week old kitten hiding under our rv. He was tiny and frightened, though looked very healthy. By all means he looked like a well taken care of pet, not feral at all.

We made posters and informed our online neighborhood board, but nobody contacted us, at all.

It took about 3 days for the little guy to let me hold him, but once he trusted me we where friends. I tried to get him to come inside, but he just wanted to leave. The best I could do was a box in the garage.

Our larger (19lbs) american hairless terrier, Dino, instantly became the kittens new mom. Which is a bit funny as Dino is a fixed male, but made a great mother none the less. Dino would kepp him out of the road, clean him, and show him how to be a good dog. It's kind of funny as how they both do a couple things similarly to how the other species does. (shame Dino doesn't bury his poop) Dino has the semi-prowl thing he does, and Springer will kind of jump at my shins like a dog would. The 2 make a very comical pair.

He never grew very large (lighter & 2x2 for size comparison), but he is solid muscle. He's literally about 1/2 the length of our other cat, but twice the weight. He's taken the "barn cat" title for himself, and is on a HIGH protein diet via the local mouse population. By the way, I didn't even know we had so many mice here, holy crap, there's a bunch.

He generally has no interests in the ducks although a close eye is still kept in him. He is an amazing hunter... However the ducks are easily twice his size, and 15 times the size of his normal prey.

I've grown to love Springer quite a lot. He likes to walk with me through the garden, and just sit on the porch with me.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Springer is very pretty!

 

[Anime2lover]

Very pretty springer kitty

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Yes a gorgeous little guy. My JJ flocks with the ducks. He gets in the middle and goes where they go. They treat him like a duck.

 

[Trimurtisan]

I've read ducks don't like change, and have been seeing it myself...

The inflatable pool was removed and replaced with a hard plastic one. They haven't shown much interest, but will drink from it. I figured it might take a couple of days.

In the meantime, they're finally getting curious about the tub. I took the inflatable pool turned it into a tub liner, now they're interested.

 

[Trimurtisan]

Good Morning, Glory.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Beautiful pictures. Aren’t they funny!

 

[Trimurtisan]

Mornin' folks!

Sometimes I wonder why I chose to profusely sweat before 6am. Then I'm reminded of why I love gardening so much. It's not because it's cheaper, or even because it's healthier. Both are true, but to me it's being a part of something magical.

Being able to grow the beauty a lot of people may never see beyond an internet post. Watching the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals/bug fascinates me. Seeing the colors, smelling the scents, feeling the texture, it's all magical to me. It's why I get up, struggle through the pain, and greet my garden with a smile every morning.

Red Bowling Okra bloom.

Pineapple, forgot the variety.

Orangelo Watermelon.

Random caterpillar with pokemon looking face. This one blew my mind, it's freaking cute!

After the health issues I've faced, I'm just grateful to be able to do what I love, and share it with others. Oh! It's the 5th! My ducklings should be hatching today!!! It's about to get seriously quack'adelic in here. I can't wait! Thanks for stopping in y'all.

 

[Trimurtisan]

@Miss Lydia I've genuinely enjoyed watching them and their little quirks. My older female seems to be the group leader, (or guinea pig, not sure yet). Once she try's something, the other 3 follow right behind her.

Just the humor alone is a good reason to have ducks in my opinion.

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