Newest Freeloaders

The big white duck on the right was previously the only duck living at Prairie House.  We have a hard time keeping ducks here as something in the night finds them delicious and they disappear, sometimes without even leaving feathers behind.

The one who had managed to survive had figured out it was best to go into the chicken house at night where it was safer than out under the stars.  It was rather cute to watch when these 4 were added.  I originally put them into the chicken house.  They carried on quacking and fussing, as did the original duck on the outside.  Eventually the new additions found their way outside.  When it was time to go in to the safe area of the chicken house it was cute to watch the original one lead them inside.  It reminded me of the pictures so often seen where the Momma duck leads her babies across the street all in a row...only on a much larger scale.

I am guessing I have 2 drakes and 3 hens but only time will tell.  Hopefully we will have some duck eggs in the spring for eating, baking and hatching.