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Social Media Mayhem
NOTE: This is a long post, so grab a cup of tea or a martini and get comfy. Also, this post includes one or more graphic images. So read at your own risk. A few days ago, our lovely Petunia … Continue reading
Our Aviary and Pens
When we moved to Utah in June 2014, we had the flock in a temporary aviary for several weeks while we closed on our house and designed the permanent aviary. Once the house was ours, we drew up plans for … Continue reading
Euthanasia guidelines for handicapped ducks and quality of life issues
Note: This post deals with rescued ducks, and mostly with domesticated handicapped ducks. In the past week, we took in a rescued wild mallard duck from another local rescue group as a “last chance” for this duck. We don’t know … Continue reading
2015 Current Cast of Characters
As of June 27, 2015, our current cast of characters includes a motley crew of misfit rescued ducks and one special-needs goose. All of them came to us from different circumstances. Here are their rescue stories. Frankie was one of … Continue reading
Vet Fund for Injured Orem Ducks & Geese
Some time around February 6th, an unknown monster began illegally shooting rescued ducks, geese, coots and other shore birds at the community pond where we placed the rescued Sugarhouse Park ducks. The pond was also home to domestic geese relocated … Continue reading
Bread is Bad for Ducks
This spring, we’ll be handing out packets of healthy duck treats to anyone feeding bread to ducks in the local parks. The packets will contain cracked corn along with a pamphlet with lots of fun duck info on it, including … Continue reading
Ducks and Clucks is Moving
“Say what?!” It’s true. Ducks and Clucks is moving from Seattle, WA to Salt Lake City, Utah soon. Right now we’re busy prepping the house for sale and doing everything to get it staged for listing. There’s painting prep going … Continue reading
Thanksgiving with the flock
Okay everybody. It’s Thanksgiving today, so why don’t we go around and share one thing we’re thankful for this season? O’Malley? Why don’t you start. “I am thankful that my wings grew back!” – Me too, O’Malley “And I am … Continue reading
Homeless Fowl Looking for Love
PLEASE SHARE! These two young hens were abandoned in Sammamish, WA and need a safe, happy forever home that will keep them as pets. They like to forage for bugs and are good friends with each other. Do you have … Continue reading
Foster kid Francis’ Cause of Death
If you haven’t already heard, our foster duckling Francis passed away unexpectedly on Saturday afternoon. Francis started limping on Thursday, went to the vet Friday and died Saturday. We all thought he had a sprained leg, but when he died … Continue reading