There are a couple of opportunistic drakes who have decided it’s worth being chased by piglets if it means they might score a stray grain or two from the hogs’ breakfast…
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Love the scale here – the drake is practically the same size as the piglets – I’m sure he’ll hold his own if there’s a disagreement over the grain…
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You are right about that! The big Muscovy boys can be tough customers! Even so, it won’t be long now before the piglets will easily nudge him out of the way…
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What a great photo – made me laugh out loud!
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I loved having Muscovies….such characters–even the drakes!
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I love the ducks – I have a roving gang of three drakes who are constantly underfoot mooching for treats! The girl ducks are so sweet – much more subtle with their demands.
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Do you ever have ducklings?
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Yep. Are you looking for some?
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Wish we could have Muscovies at our condo! The ducklings make me weak in the knees, they’re so darling.
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They are pretty sweet! I’ll let you know when we have some in the spring so you can come for a visit.
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Thanks,that would be great!
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