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Respite Thread: Ducklings Update

by TaMara|  March 9, 20219:51 pm| 30 Comments

This post is in: Duck Blogging, Pet Blogging, Something Good Open Thread, I Will Cut You If You Muddy This Thread

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Respite Thread: Ducklings Update 1

As promised, a duckling update. They are growing like weeds, eating bowls of food. I finally had to change out their small bowl to a larger bowl and I’m still filling it three times a day or more.

Respite Thread: Ducklings Update

They spend most of their time eating, swimming in their water bowl  – I’ll probably try bathtub time later this week – and sleeping on their heat pad. They spend a few minutes several times a day on their blanket (okay, Scout’s blanket, but she doesn’t seem to mind) building up their leg strength.

They seem healthy and happy, so I’m seriously thinking of names. They are still just “the girls” for now (even though sex is undetermined yet).

Today they surprised me. I put them on their blanket, then went into the kitchen to get my camera. And. They. Followed. Me. Quacking all the way. Of course, I got them to repeat it so I could get it on video. I guess they’ve imprinted on me. ❤

Video and more photos here

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30Comments

  1. 1.

    Miss Bianca

    March 9, 2021 at 9:55 pm

    Dig that psychedelic nest there, baby!

  2. 2.

    Adam L Silverman

    March 9, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    Obligatory!!!!

  3. 3.

    Adam L Silverman

    March 9, 2021 at 10:01 pm

    @Miss Bianca: You have text messages.

    About clowns.

    No need to thank me, you’re quite welcome!

  4. 4.

    ?BillinGlendaleCA

    March 9, 2021 at 10:06 pm

    I went to Franklin Canyon to take some pics today, saw a duckling in the lake.  I got a pic of it before it dived underwater.

  5. 5.

    cain

    March 9, 2021 at 10:09 pm

    Khush enjoyed the videos and was more interested in your cat when they walked across. :-)

  6. 6.

    Goku (aka Amerikan Baka)

    March 9, 2021 at 10:12 pm

    @Adam L Silverman:

    I miss shows like that. You can’t get away with guns that shoot real bullets in kids’ shows anymore.

    BTW, have you seen the new Duck Tales?

  7. 7.

    zhena gogolia

    March 9, 2021 at 10:12 pm

    Great cat video-bombing!

  8. 8.

    TaMara (HFG)

    March 9, 2021 at 10:14 pm

    @cain:

    @zhena gogolia:

    I loved how completely unimpressed the ducklings were by her cameo.

  9. 9.

    rikyrah

    March 9, 2021 at 10:16 pm

    Thank you ?????

    Too cute for words ?

  10. 10.

    Goku (aka Amerikan Baka)

    March 9, 2021 at 10:19 pm

    Cute duckies! They really are growing up fast

  11. 11.

    Joy in FL

    March 9, 2021 at 10:26 pm

    I love that video. And when the cat walked by as if having ducklings in her living room is absolutely usual : ) They are so cute!!!

  12. 12.

    Yutsano

    March 9, 2021 at 10:33 pm

    @Goku (aka Amerikan Baka):  I never thought I would hear a better Scrooge than Alan Young. Then David Tennant entered the chat. You can tell he not only enjoys the character, he just loves getting to tear into dialogue in his native Scottish brogue. He’s brilliant.

  13. 13.

    CaseyL

    March 9, 2021 at 10:41 pm

    Adorable update!  Do they settle down to sleep at night, or are you periodically awakened by baby quackings?

    @Joy in FL:  I think TaMara’s cats and dogs are indeed accustomed to seeing odd creatures inhabiting their territory.  There have been quite a few!

  14. 14.

    LesGS

    March 9, 2021 at 10:56 pm

    I have to say it was a bit startling to click over to see the video of the ducklings and have “What’s 4 Dinner Solutions” at the top of the page…

  15. 15.

    Benw

    March 9, 2021 at 11:04 pm

    Too cute

  16. 16.

    frosty

    March 9, 2021 at 11:05 pm

    I’m smiling. And I haven’t watched the video yet!

  17. 17.

    mrmoshpotato

    March 9, 2021 at 11:10 pm

    HOLY CUTENESS BATMAN!

  18. 18.

    Adam L Silverman

    March 9, 2021 at 11:35 pm

    @Goku (aka Amerikan Baka): I have not. I never really watched the original. I just know the catchphrase and figured I’d post the video.

  19. 19.

    sfinny

    March 9, 2021 at 11:48 pm

    Love those ducklings and the cat just walking through is perfect. Good luck with all.

  20. 20.

    Miss Bianca

    March 10, 2021 at 12:07 am

    @Adam L Silverman: 

    Da fuq? I do?

    Not seeing ’em. Probably just as well!

  21. 21.

    Major Major Major Major

    March 10, 2021 at 12:48 am

    Thank you!! Love it!

  22. 22.

    ellie

    March 10, 2021 at 1:29 am

    When did you get new ducklings? They are adorable!

  23. 23.

    SectionH

    March 10, 2021 at 1:31 am

    Squeeee! Is Bixby still being Daddy to them?

  24. 24.

    MagdaInBlack

    March 10, 2021 at 5:48 am

    Awww. Yup, they’ve imprinted. They’re gonna be your little quacking shadows ❤️❤️

  25. 25.

    Rob

    March 10, 2021 at 5:48 am

    Awww

  26. 26.

    Dorothy A. Winsor

    March 10, 2021 at 7:44 am

    That is so cute!

  27. 27.

    J.

    March 10, 2021 at 10:04 am

    @TaMara (HFG): Those ducklings are adorable! Thanks for brightening my morning. And I am impressed that your cat ignored them. Mine, in his youth, would have chased them around the house or played duck hockey.

  28. 28.

    Elizabelle

    March 10, 2021 at 10:21 am

    Watched this video twice.  Ducklings are darling.  And you have a very pleasant voice, TaMara.

    Plus:  bonus cat.  LOL.

  29. 29.

    TheronWare

    March 10, 2021 at 11:47 am

    Those ducklings are adorable!

  30. 30.

    Auntie Beak

    March 10, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    Oh, be careful. One of the most traumatic experiences of my young life (I was 5 at the time) was when my beloved grandfather gave me my own duckling. She (it?) imprinted on me, and I spent hours running around the furnace in our basement with her (it?) following, until one day I mis-stepped and crushed the poor little thing’s head under my heel. I can still, to this day, 60 years later, see that sad little image when I close my eyes and think about it.

    Oh, and there were two ducklings total. The other one, my grandfather re-assumed responsibility for. We had roast duck for Easter dinner that year. Also massively traumatizing.

    I am totally experiencing PTSD from these duckling posts.

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