Earlier this spring we got 3 little baby ducks, 2 Indian Runners and 1 Crested, to help with the ever growing slug population. They had been living outside for the last couple months and had a fenced in area so they wouldn't wander away. About 2 weeks ago we removed the fence so they could fulfill their slug eating duties. Well it didn't take before the ducks got spooked by the dogs and took off into the woods. The first time it happened we were able to find and herd the ducks out of the woods. But unfortunately the second time it happened the 2 Indian Runners kept on going out into woods and we have been unable to find them. While the loss of the Indian Runners was sad, what was even worse was the lonely Crested duck who was so scared and lonely that she wouldn't even leave the comforts of her home to go swimming.
Luckily this only went on fo one week before we were able to find a new duck friend for her. So after a 50 minute drive and $5 bucks we introduced the two ducks. It was love at first quack. And luckily this duck seems a lot more use to people so hopefully she won't get spooked as easily.
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