Bye Bye, Tiny Ducklings

 You guys, I am devastated to announce that the ducks already are gone! We called the local fish and wildlife division to ask them questions and they told us one of the things we needed to do was open the gate so that they could leave when they wanted. TBH I already knew this was a possibility, because mama duck had been hanging out at the gate door, so I knew was antsy. So we opened it up and they immediately headed out! Down the street and we watched them until they were gone. Did I cry? Oh, of course, absolutely. But I am so glad we could have them here, even for a few days only. 

Duckling-Palooza

 Now, I know what you're wondering, Vieve, did you spend most of the day outside, watching the ducklings? And the answer is, of course, yes. 

Had to get a pic of the broken eggs, of course. 

The pool is too deep for the tiny ducklings to get out, so we had to devise a way for them to get out, when needed. So we put down a pool tarp, going from the pool to the outside. It actually worked! 

They would take a rest there when needed, and then they made their way out. We spent a good chunk of the morning trying to help them out of the pool without actually touching them or being able to communicate haha.

I love these tiny ducks already!