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NOT what I expected to wake up to this morning...

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AlanThePig · 18/10/2020 15:12

Some of you might recall we have a rather large pond in our garden. On it we have a pair of ducks. First day of lockdown appeared ten, beautiful ducklings. They grew up, flew away and that was that until next spring.

Except I woke up to this......
There are ten more (seven in this photo) and I can only assume the warm weather has thoroughly confused her.

I'm now going spend the next few months fretting over bloody wildlife.

NOT what I expected to wake up to this morning...
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RandomMess · 23/12/2020 07:24

They are typical teenagers!!

Eating you out of house & home
Attitude towards parents
Being noisy at night time too selfish to care about the neighbours
Pissing off out over the festive period to find fun elsewhere!

😁

RogueV · 22/12/2020 23:16

Place marking!

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AlanThePig · 22/12/2020 23:14

@RandomMess

Ducks going free you say...

Whereabouts are you again 😂

Tempting fate perhaps but they seem to have finished yelling at one another.
I’m going to finish my chapter and hope for the best Grin
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RandomMess · 22/12/2020 23:06

Ducks going free you say...

Whereabouts are you again 😂

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AlanThePig · 22/12/2020 23:01

I didn't make that post clear Bendy, sorry. We're making our own because we can't find anything suitable.

I was considering being extra nice to the local timber yard and see if they might let us have some offcuts a bit cheaper. Can't hurt to ask.

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AlanThePig · 22/12/2020 22:59

Bendy, if I thought it wouldn't be me running around after them I'd investigate the possibility but it would and I don't want any more work 😊
As for the duck house, I'm yet to find a commercially sold one that would actually work well for a family. They all seem to have small platforms and not big enough accommodation.

I am actually a bit concerned at the OPs numerous promises of a Christmas Day photo and that's actually the shock twist where this has all been leading

Funny you say this. I came to bed an hour ago to curl up and read my book in peace. None of it is sinking in because it's like trying to read in the middle of a shouting match with Donald bloody duck. They will not be quiet. I think they are doing the flight practice at night as I recall being extremely noisy was part of it before. Either way of they don't shut up soon they will be dished up a l'orange.

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RandomMess · 22/12/2020 19:54

🦆

BendyLikeBeckham · 22/12/2020 19:37

I'm loving this thread. Just came across it and have read it all in one sitting.

I have raised ducks myself for years. OP, I agree the floating Duck House is too small and next year they need a much bigger one.

Also, your DHs suggestion to get domestic ducks...if you don't want to get the eggs for eating then just get a pair or trio of drakes. They are quiet and don't quack, don't fight over females if there aren't any and can mostly look after themselves. But...a land based duck house that you lock up at night safely is great for laying ducks and their eggs are amazing.

I can recommend some domestic breeds if you like!

Katinski · 22/12/2020 18:17
Xmas Grin
TheOneTheOnlyPedroPony · 22/12/2020 17:05

@RandomMess

😍

They look almost big enough to be worth eating 😉😂

I am actually a bit concerned at the OPs numerous promises of a Christmas Day photo and that's actually the shock twist where this has all been leading Grin
LadyEloise · 22/12/2020 10:03

Love it @Soubriquet

Thank you @AlanThePig for the updates.

101namesforme · 22/12/2020 08:30

Lovely updates, thanks OP.

MaggieFS · 21/12/2020 22:48

Thanks for the updates!

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 21/12/2020 21:40

😂🦆🦆🦆😂

TheSilveryPussycat · 21/12/2020 20:45

They're basically duck teenagers now, aren't they? At the stage of having rows differences of opinion with their parents...

forrestgreen · 21/12/2020 16:28

That is so funny

Horsemad · 21/12/2020 15:11

🙂 The Magnificent 7! 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆

Soubriquet · 21/12/2020 14:15

I don’t blame them!

They get abandoned all the time and left with the nanny, only for them to swan home and just expect food!

The cheek of them

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AlanThePig · 21/12/2020 14:10

Haha no no, Tier 3 here. There is very much a stand off going on with Dunc and Weena on one side of the pond and the Seven on the other.

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Horsemad · 21/12/2020 14:04

Gah, the quote function failed.
If you ARE Tier4, maybe they're going NC for that?! 😁

Horsemad · 21/12/2020 14:03

Are you in Tier 4? 🙂

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AlanThePig · 21/12/2020 13:50

@RandomMess

😍

They look almost big enough to be worth eating 😉😂

I think they would fight you😂

Duncan and Egwina showed up about half an hour ago for the first time in several days. DH went out to feed them and the ducklings chased them both off until they had their fill first.
I’m guessing this is them going NC with their parents for Christmas then. 😂

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Soubriquet · 21/12/2020 13:23

@RandomMess

😍

They look almost big enough to be worth eating 😉😂

STEP AWAY FROM THE DUCKS!! Shock
RandomMess · 21/12/2020 13:12

😍

They look almost big enough to be worth eating 😉😂

FawnDrench · 21/12/2020 12:25

Thank you @AlanThePig - that lovely photo has brought me much joy on this, the "shortest" day of the year.