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Topic: Duck nursery here
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WarehouseGuy
♂ 6037
Member # 6037 |  Posted: 6:06 AM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 |     |
Two days ago I went outside to smoke and scared a duck out from under the bushes next to the house. It didn't go far--just flew into the neighbor's yard. I thought it was injured or sick.
I just went out and it's back with a mate. I scared them both and decided to look in the bushes. There is a nest with 3 eggs in it.
I'm gonna be a grandfather 
whg 
If you see your ex with someone else--don't be jealous. Our parents taught us to give our old,used toys to the less fortunate.
Posts: 5736 | Registered: Dec 2004 | From: Michigan |
authenticnow
♀ 16024
Member # 16024 | | Posted: 6:18 AM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
That's just ducky!
Happiness is an inside job. ---William Arthur Ward
Posts: 40944 | Registered: Sep 2007 |
simplydevastated
♀ 25001
Member # 25001 | | Posted: 6:28 AM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
Very cool! 
Me - BS, 39 (I'm not old...I'm vintage)
Two Wonderful children - DS10, DD7
Married, for now... (4+ D-Day - listed in profile.)
Posts: 5854 | Registered: Jul 2009 | From: In the darkest depths of hell! |
Laura28
♀ 28997
Member # 28997 | | Posted: 6:36 AM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
Hi WHG
We started with about 6 and now have about 50. FWH then progressed to chickens and geese. All up we probably have over 100 birds - but I stopped counting a long time ago.
When I saw your post I thought you might be interested.
I am so happy that you are going to be a grandfather. Congrats!!! I hope you enjoy it.
For your interest I have included some pics of FWH's ducks.
I sincerely hope your grandchildren are pretty too.
Your grandchildren may look like this:
Perhaps they will grow up to look like this:
or this
Have fun - I think we all need to enjoy the simple pleasures
Laura
[This message edited by Laura28 at 7:37 AM, May 11th (Saturday)]
Married 32yrs Me BW 58Yrs Him FWH 60yrs
OWzero 1988 EA?/PA? Gaslighted.
Dday May 28 2010.
OW1 1994(6mths PA, EA 16+ years).
OW2 2002(8yrs PA).
OW3 2009(1Yr PA).
Others???? Status: Not Divorcing..but.."You can't unfuck the goat"
Posts: 2767 | Registered: Jul 2010 | From: Australia |
WarehouseGuy
♂ 6037
Member # 6037 | | Posted: 6:47 AM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
It is cool--and ducky
Unfortunatly I think I may have to evict them 
They are literally 6 feet from a door that get used many times a day. And once those eggs hatch---anyone coming out that door will most likely get attacked by some very pissed off parents. I can't have that here.
There is a lake about a mile from here that is full of ducks--and I'm surprised these two chose to raise a family in my back yard instead of over there with all the other ones.
I'm guessing that it will be 4-6 weeks before the ducklings will be able to fly away. That's not gonna work for me. I don't need friends and family attacked every time we go out to sit on the patio.
Sorry if that sounds cruel--but I think it's for the best. They can go raise a family elsewhere.
whg
eta: The third picture is exactly the type of duck that moved in. Thanks for the pics Laura [This message edited by WarehouseGuy at 6:57 AM, May 11th (Saturday)]
If you see your ex with someone else--don't be jealous. Our parents taught us to give our old,used toys to the less fortunate.
Posts: 5736 | Registered: Dec 2004 | From: Michigan |
nowiknow23
♀ 33226
Member # 33226 | | Posted: 7:18 AM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
Careful WHG - there are laws about disturbing the nests of migratory birds. I wouldn't want you to run a-fowl of them. 
You can call me NIK
“The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves.”
― Pema Chödrön
Posts: 28372 | Registered: Aug 2011 |
BaxtersBFF
♂ 26859
Member # 26859 | | Posted: 7:22 AM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
They may be fine there. I don't think they'll attack. I used to work at an elementary school. We installed a "native pond" right at the main entryway. It was very protected because of the building layout. Anyway, a couple of ducks have been nesting there and having ducklings almost yearly for the past 10 years. The kids know not to mess with them, and there hasn't been an incident to my knowledge. Their nest was about 7 or 8 feet from the door.
Let 'em be. They'll adjust.
WH - 44
BW - gerrygirl
Posts: 6103 | Registered: Dec 2009 | From: Boise |
authenticnow
♀ 16024
Member # 16024 |  Posted: 7:33 AM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
Laura,
Please remember that F&G is an infidelity free zone.
Thank you.
Happiness is an inside job. ---William Arthur Ward
Posts: 40944 | Registered: Sep 2007 |
Laura28
♀ 28997
Member # 28997 | | Posted: 7:39 AM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
authenticnow
Oops. I'm really sorry. I have edited. Hope this is OK now.
Laura
Married 32yrs Me BW 58Yrs Him FWH 60yrs
OWzero 1988 EA?/PA? Gaslighted.
Dday May 28 2010.
OW1 1994(6mths PA, EA 16+ years).
OW2 2002(8yrs PA).
OW3 2009(1Yr PA).
Others???? Status: Not Divorcing..but.."You can't unfuck the goat"
Posts: 2767 | Registered: Jul 2010 | From: Australia |
Kajem
♀ 36134
Member # 36134 | | Posted: 8:40 AM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
Growing up we had ducks nest in our backyard (no where near a lake). We had 2 dogs and a bunch of cats. The ducks defended against the cats and left the rest of us alone. Once they were hatched and up and around the nest was abandoned. I am assuming for swimming lessons.
You may be fine.
Post pics if you can...
I trust you is a better compliment than I love you, because you may not trust the person you love, but you can always love the person you trust. - Unknown
Relationships are like sharing a book, it doesn't work if you're not on the same page.
Posts: 6040 | Registered: Jul 2012 | From: Florida |
tesla
♀ 34697
Member # 34697 | | Posted: 8:44 AM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
Awww!!
I would kill to have ducks nesting in my backyard...unfortunately, so would Lie-Lie.
"Thou art the son and heir of a mongrel bitch." --King Lear
Posts: 4956 | Registered: Jan 2012 |
authenticnow
♀ 16024
Member # 16024 | | Posted: 9:00 AM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
Laura28,
Thanks!
Happiness is an inside job. ---William Arthur Ward
Posts: 40944 | Registered: Sep 2007 |
k94ever
♀ 11176
Member # 11176 | | Posted: 10:03 AM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
WHG,
They should be fine where they are. The adults will become accustomed to your family.
They will also make an excellent early warning system when people come to your house.
Besides.....they're cute.
k9
BS: 57
WS: 53
Betrayed: 23 years
Affairs: 14 (2 lasted 3 months. Rest were ONS)
WS died: 16 May 2011
Do not stay in your hurt forever. Choose to move out of it.
Posts: 6743 | Registered: Jul 2006 | From: Wisconsin |
aesir
♂ 17210
Member # 17210 | | Posted: 12:38 PM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
I doubt you will have a problem. We have ducks living in our ditch/front yard and they never seem to cause a disturbance. Neither do the geese. In fact they hardly notice me.
This photo was taken a couple of days ago with an iPod without using zoom because I was so close.
Your mileage may vary... in accordance with the prophecy.
Do not back up. Severe tire damage.
Posts: 14924 | Registered: Nov 2007 | From: Winnipeg |
jrc1963
♀ 26531
Member # 26531 | | Posted: 3:03 PM, May 11th (Saturday), 2013 | |
Awwww I rescued some trapped ducklings last year and the momma duck didn't attack... she just watched me really closely.
Me: BSO - 46
Him: FWSO - 69
DS - 13
D-Day - 12-11-09,
R - he finally came home
Your life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
Posts: 25027 | Registered: Dec 2009 | From: Florida |
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