Since the last update on MissyMister 6 days ago, Missy and Mister our resident Mottled Ducks, disappeared for 48 hours and I thought she was somewhere sitting on eggs, since she appeared to be in broody setting mode, the day before, spending 5 hours hiding in the grass the day before they vanishes.
On June 16, they appeared and have now been HOME for 48 hours. The above photos taken yesterday, June 17, she spent most of the day in that tall grass. Mister came and went. There is nothing in the grass but grass and duck. She is in setting mode but has no eggs. Fine with me, the ducklings would not survive, because they are favorites of raccoons and we have three in the yard next door, sometimes in our yard.
I have said before, I don't feed them, we have plenty growing for them to eat. But unable to leave the yard, I feared they would not have enough and this morning, on our walk, I saw many weeds next door that they love.
I picked the seeds off the grass that has gone to seed, they love it, and put a few stalks and one flower in a bowl, you can see it in the first photo today.
I was over joyed when Missy was first at the seed dish, and Mister quickly followed. They would pick a seed, dip in the water pan, go back for another and each ate 4 times. per the internet, it says to remove the pan after 15 minutes from the time they stop eating. I place all the ones I cut in a glass jar with lid, and we will see how this goes.. Yesterday they disappeared and I found them behind the rain barrel eating the tips off my aloe plant, almost all the tips are gone.
The flowers are safe, they are Indian Blanket wild flowers.
Lest you think I think of nothing but ducks, 😏😏😃 Update on the Humans and Canine, is the same old same old which is a good thing.
8 comments:
Things are going well in your neck of the woods. Excellent.
Have a fabulous day and rest of the week. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to handsome Beau. ♥
I'm glad they are still around, they've got to be pretty entertaining. Big hugs from all of us!
Awesome! And you had the best idea to put the seeds in the water. This should ensure that they don't wander off to better pastures. Meanwhile, our city has a rabid raccoon running around. Everyone's all stressed out, but hey, just don't go camping!! It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out how to keep away from wildlife!
Thanks for the update and for taking such good care of them.
You are blessed to have that couple in your yard. They are blessed too !!
Prayers continuing for all of you.
Sue
You are making an excellent duck parent. Thank you for caring for the ducks so sweetly. I know they appreciate you! I believe God sent them to you for their benefit as well as for your benefit! It's one of those special blessings that He orchestrated because He knew he could trust you. Thank you for sharing this with us. We love it! And we love you too!!! It's always good to hear from you and know that you are doing well. (((HUGS)))
I love this, Sandra. They really have bonded with you. You're doing good!
There is surely a book in the offing here. How often do humans bond with ducks in this manner? It all seems quite remarkable to me, and very heartwarming. It’s a very pleasant change from blood sport on the White House lawn and death and destruction throughout the Middle East.
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