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WarehouseGuy (original poster member #6037) posted at 12:06 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 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.
authenticnow ( member #16024) posted at 12:18 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 2013
That's just ducky!
DS, you are forever in my heart. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit with me. I will always try to live by the example you have set. I love you and miss you every day and am sorry you had to go so soon, it just doesn't seem fair.
simplydevastated ( member #25001) posted at 12:28 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 2013
Very cool! 
Me - BS, 40 (I'm not old...I'm vintage)
Two Wonderful children - DS11, DD8
Getting my ducks in a row for divorce... finally (4+ D-Days too many - listed in profile.)
Laura28 ( member #28997) posted at 12:36 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 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 42yrs Me BW 68Yrs Him F?WH 70yrs 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 'em"
WarehouseGuy (original poster member #6037) posted at 12:47 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 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.
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 1:18 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 2013
Careful WHG - there are laws about disturbing the nests of migratory birds. I wouldn't want you to run a-fowl of them. 
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BaxtersBFF ( member #26859) posted at 1:22 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 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.
authenticnow ( member #16024) posted at 1:33 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 2013
Laura,
Please remember that F&G is an infidelity free zone.
Thank you.
DS, you are forever in my heart. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit with me. I will always try to live by the example you have set. I love you and miss you every day and am sorry you had to go so soon, it just doesn't seem fair.
Laura28 ( member #28997) posted at 1:39 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 2013
authenticnow
Oops. I'm really sorry. I have edited. Hope this is OK now.
Laura
Married 42yrs Me BW 68Yrs Him F?WH 70yrs 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 'em"
Kajem ( member #36134) posted at 2:40 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 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. - UnknownRelationships are like sharing a book, it doesn't work if you're not on the same page.
tesla ( member #34697) posted at 2:44 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 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
authenticnow ( member #16024) posted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 2013
Laura28,
Thanks!
DS, you are forever in my heart. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit with me. I will always try to live by the example you have set. I love you and miss you every day and am sorry you had to go so soon, it just doesn't seem fair.
k94ever ( member #11176) posted at 4:03 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 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
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WS: 53
Betrayed: 24 years
Affairs: 15 (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.
aesir ( member #17210) posted at 6:38 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 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.
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jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 9:03 PM on Saturday, May 11th, 2013
Awwww I rescued some trapped ducklings last year and the momma duck didn't attack... she just watched me really closely.
Me: BSO - 56 Him: FWSO - 79 DS - 23 D-Day - 12-11-09, R - he finally came homeYour life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
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