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13 new pets. I must be quackers!
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- Lifer
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13 new pets. I must be quackers!
Seems we have some new pets.
A duck has made a nest next to our shed and now has 12 of the cutest little ducklings wandering around our garden!
We live in the centre of town, have no pond and the river is about 1/2 mile away.
Don't know what to do TBH.
A duck has made a nest next to our shed and now has 12 of the cutest little ducklings wandering around our garden!
We live in the centre of town, have no pond and the river is about 1/2 mile away.
Don't know what to do TBH.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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So all those web-foot jokes have come back to haunt you.
Don't you think it's incredible that a mere duck can produce a dozen perfect offspring faster than you can put a car together.
Don't you think it's incredible that a mere duck can produce a dozen perfect offspring faster than you can put a car together.
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Awwww they're adorable!
Error probably, not a lot to do... i can't imagine ducks like being so far from water, my guess is now they're hatched they'll be returning to some water. Once the nest has been empty a few days, remove it.
Error probably, not a lot to do... i can't imagine ducks like being so far from water, my guess is now they're hatched they'll be returning to some water. Once the nest has been empty a few days, remove it.
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The ducklings are gorgeous btw.
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- Lifer
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Problem is they can't get out unless I open a gate, which I am loathe to do as there is a main road outside!brillomaster wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 5:29 pm Awwww they're adorable!
Error probably, not a lot to do... i can't imagine ducks like being so far from water, my guess is now they're hatched they'll be returning to some water. Once the nest has been empty a few days, remove it.
They have got to cross through town and many roads to get to the river.
Mother flew in, now she, or they can't fly out.
As said, I don't know what to do for the best.
I would be happy to take the ducklings to the river, but not the mother. I don't do 'flappy and aggressive birds' (got two of those in the house already).
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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Might be worth a call to the RSPCA to ask for advice
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Yes, I was thinking of the RSPB, but either may be able to help.
I have been doing a bit of research and apparently they don't need to be near water for up to 5 weeks, as long as they have some to drink! Which they now have.
So letting them go at present may not be the best thing. I think they only hatched yesterday, or the day before, so are still too weak to travel far apparently.
Going to shoot over to the local pet shop tomorrow, as they have 'duckling food'.
Luckily we have the softest dog ever, so she won't bother them. She will probably run a mile if she sees them.
Last edited by Pondrew on Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:06 pm, edited 1 time in total.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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I’m sure either will give you the advice you needPondrew wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:03 pmYes, I was thinking of the RSPB, but either may be able to help.
I have been doing a bit of research and apparently they don't need to be near water for up to 5 weeks, as long as they have some to drink! Which they now have.
So letting them go at present may not be the best thing. I think they only hatched yesterday, or the day before, so are still too weak to travel far apparently.
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In the second picture, she is looking at the hosepipe forlornly, perhaps thinking, there's a pond in there.
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Middle aisle at Lidl or Aldi for a kiddies paddling pool perhaps and let the mother do the rest?
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She can pay. Put it on her bill.
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13 new pets. I must be quackers!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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13 new pets. I must be quackers!
I also can't face the thought of letting them find their own way to the river, as they have to pass at least two Chinese takeaways.
Oh and five Polish food shops; but they aren't a concern, as they are too busy selling stolen Carp and Pike from the said river.
Oh and five Polish food shops; but they aren't a concern, as they are too busy selling stolen Carp and Pike from the said river.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Can’t you just let them swim around in the boot of your E89?Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:47 pm I also can't face the thought of letting them find their own way to the river, as they have to pass at least two Chinese takeaways.
Oh and five Polish food shops; but they aren't a concern, as they are too busy selling stolen Carp and Pike from the said river.
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Ingredients
½ large orange
1.8kg/4lb whole ready-to-roast duck
2 tsp flaked sea salt, plus extra to season
2 bay leaves
½ onion, cut into four wedges
freshly ground black pepper
For the sauce
½ onion, peeled and thinly sliced
4 tbsp orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
75ml/2½fl oz red wine
1½ large oranges, freshly squeezed juice only (around 150ml/5fl oz)
3 tbsp orange marmalade
2 tsp cornflour (if you want a thinner sauce only use 1 tsp)
½ large orange
1.8kg/4lb whole ready-to-roast duck
2 tsp flaked sea salt, plus extra to season
2 bay leaves
½ onion, cut into four wedges
freshly ground black pepper
For the sauce
½ onion, peeled and thinly sliced
4 tbsp orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
75ml/2½fl oz red wine
1½ large oranges, freshly squeezed juice only (around 150ml/5fl oz)
3 tbsp orange marmalade
2 tsp cornflour (if you want a thinner sauce only use 1 tsp)
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