These three lovely Muscoy ducks were rescued from a disgusting backyard breeder in October, 2016. These three girls were so bonded from the start that none could be left behind. All three are the best of friends. They chat together all day long. Miss Patty is a chronic brooder and Babette is completely in love […]
Category Archives: Ducks
Tommy Topsy Turvy
We found him trapped on his back, desperately trying to right himself. His little legs were working overtime trying to flip himself back over the right way. He had been there for some time, on his back, on the floor that was inches thick with duck poo. He had ammonia burns on his body. I […]
The Hunters
My thoughts on hunters? Big guns Big mouths Small personality No empathy Thinks the world is theirs. Hates animals. If male, usually hates women. Tough people with big guns. They are everywhere. You’ll usually see them in their 4WDs throwing cans of VB out of their car windows. You’ll see them on the wetlands telling […]
Templeton, Fern And Charlotte
The moon was full that night as we walked up the embankment towards the farm. Eight, huge sheds stood looming in the moonlight as we walked on to the property. This was a duck farm. Pekin ducks were crammed into these sheds. They lived on a floor covered with manure inches thick. They were never […]
Ducks Out Of Water (Duck Farming)
When you think of ducks, you automatically think of water. There is a reason for that. Ducks and water go hand in hand. Ducks are an aquatic bird. Their need for water to swim in and bathe in as it is essential for their health and happiness. Duck farming denies ducks of any pools of […]