Ducklings and Danes Week 2

This has been a big week. They’ve been learning to swim (yes, they kind of have to learn), they’ve spent time running around the house (for enrichment – once the weather is nice, they’ll go outside in their penned area to explore), and their time with the Danes is much more playful and they hold their own.

Ducklings and Danes Day 2

As promised. More photos and a video:

Day 2 was a bit more relaxed, Bixby was content to sleep on the couch, where he could see them if they did something that needed his attention. But for the most, he has adapted to their continued intrusion on his life.

Zander on the other hand:

Is unsure of what the hell I’ve done now. LOL

They are adorable. They are still unnamed for the next week or so…

There’ll be more updates…


 

Duckling Diaries: Bixby’s Ducklings

I’ve been occupied with a couple of cuties this past few weeks. I thought I’d share the adventures.

Day one started out as expected:

Bixby seems to be officially a dad. Ducks arrived today and he has not left their side. He’s also chased away the cats and Scout from “his” ducks.

I think it’s gonna be a long few months…

I’ll have more deets and photos, video after they get settled.

Stay tuned…

 

x-posted at Whats4DinnerSolutions

 

My Life Is Weird

Had an interesting weekend.

You know…the ducks were one thing…but reptiles are a bridge too far.

Respite Open Thread: My Life Is Weird

I found this gal while gardening. She crawled right into my hand. Luckily I have a 13-yr old niece who is wild about reptiles (and has a bearded dragon). I texted her a photo, she told me it was a chameleon. Clearly well taken care of and very, very lost.

Respite Open Thread: My Life Is Weird 1

She is molting, so stress is probably not what it needs. For now, she’s in the bathroom in a plastic tote (probably the same one Penelope hung out in the kitchen) with some things to make it comfortable.

She’s sweet, but I know nothing about reptiles, except how to remove a snake from my hallway and escort it outside.

I canvassed the neighborhood, feeling stupid, asking anyone if they lost a chameleon. I put a notice on NextDoor, where someone kindly informed me that there is a CO Reptile Humane Society here in town. I contacted them and shortly afterward, this poor thing was in better hands than mine.

My life.  It is weird.

x-posted at What’s 4 Dinner Solutions