This duck had been sitting on her eggs for ages it seemed. I was just about to kick her off and dispose of the eggs when Quackers appeared with these 5 ducklings in toe. Something we discovered about duck eggs is that you can actually see the developed duckling through the egg shell. I've never seen that with chicken eggs!
And of course the rain. What a beautiful gift that is, just 19 mls overnight but it looks promising for more. Keep your fingers crossed!
Yay, ducks and rain!! What a lovely birthday pressie!
ReplyDeleteWould that I could give you the world for your birthday - many happy returns beautiful Kate.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Kate. Wonderful presents indeed!
ReplyDeleteA very happy birthday to you, Kate!! What a lovely surprise. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! what a wonderful surprise :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Kate! The rain is lovely and your duckies are very cute!
ReplyDeleteoh! what a present, happy birthday kate. that is so cool about seeing through the shell!
ReplyDeleteA big Happy Birthday to you and what an amazing gift how wonderful x
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Kate - with rain and new babies you must have had a lovely day :) We had 21 mm of rain, so just a smidgen extra, but I'd love to see some more!
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Cynthia + Little G x
Hi Kate, a late reply but just catching up with your blog. Muscovies sit for 35 days (as opposed to other ducks that sit for 28 days). The four brown & yellow ones will probably feather up black & white, but the little dark one looks interesting. Watching ducklings swim & 'duck' dive is simply divine. Happy belated birthday. Sandra (ps. missing my volunteer mornings)
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