Ducks

Duck Update

Feb. 24 2011

On a more positive happy note that has absolutely nothing to do with trucks: I thought I had better give an update on the ducks. I'm always out with them hauling buckets of water so they can take baths & with that comes pictures but I've been having a heck of a time getting the pictures UP here! Everyone is doing well, but I do believe we all have a serious case spring fever. Where's the Water? As soon as we get close to the barn you can hear a barrage of quacking. When you open the door you have to step aside so

Winter Duck Bath

Jan. 06 2011

This morning I let the ducks out to get a bit of fresh air. It was 17 degrees out and I knew they would like to stretch their wings a bit. They kept waiting around, looking for something so I drug out my two water pans to see it water was what they wanted. Of coarse it didn't take them a second to figure out what I was going after. They followed me up to the hydrant and back to where we let them bathe in the winter. They were happy as they could be, even though to me it didn't look one bit fun!

More Loss on the Farm

Nov. 14 2010

We have another problem in our barn. This week we have lost another 3 birds. Two mallard hens and my last speckled hen. We spent yesterday morning before I left out again, digging a grave in our grove for them. The Baby We know it is a small animal like a mink or weasel since it got into the locked chicken coop at night. The bastard only eats their heads too. So damn wasteful. I wouldn't feel half as bad if I knew this animal was starving and ate them because they were hungry. This I think is about the kill. Disco Duck

I’m a Lucky Duck!

Nov. 03 2010

As I said the other day, I would have gotten more done in the garden without the help of my animals. Lucky for me though, they love us and I don't have a choice as to if I'm alone or not. I think of how boring our lives would be without the companionship of our animals and how lucky we are to be graced by them... Our animals make us laugh, smile, and cry and without them, I for one would be lost. Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms” ~George Eliot

The Boys! And the Winner Is!!

Oct. 22 2010

I have to apologize as I have been having a heck of a time with my wireless connection out here on the road. One minute it's there, the next long gone... I will be home Sunday and things should be back to normal on the blog front! Before I lose my service again, the winners are: AM: For duck number 2~ Zeus Jim: For Duck number 1~ Cisco Please email me your mailing addresses to bethany at onegirltrucking dot com~ Thank you~ When I get home the Mallards will be the last to be named. Keep thinking on names!

The Boys~ Name that Duck

Oct. 10 2010

A little background on our Khaki Campbell's: I was SO hoping for females, I was so hoping I would have a good supply of eggs, but I'm quite sure they are both male. Reason being, apparently their hormones have kicked in. Every morning and afternoon seems to be a ride-a-thon with Flicka and Marilyn. The girls run, but as normal the boys don't give up too easily and finally the girls give up-- or in... I'm not sure which. I don't know much about ducks, but I'm betting next spring we will be naming babies... Swedish-

And The Winners Are….

Sep. 28 2010

First off, I have to apologize. I thought today was Monday.... I'm a day behind for some reason. Okay. Here they are... The names!! I couldn't, for the life of me pick 3 good names nor could Hubs. They were all awesome, and fit them so well when we started looking at the girls... So, out of fairness to you all, and ease for us... We were ready to duke it out over which name was best, I put all the names in the hat and picked. The winners were: Flicka, Greta, and Marilyn Shannon, Penny and Donna if you would, please

Name that Duck!

Sep. 25 2010

I've been trying to name our ducks. I seem to be in a slump these days though, because I just can't seem to come up with any good names. So, I'm going to be having a wee little contest! And yay, there are prizes. Hand made prizes, from me to you. Starting on Monday, September 27th, YOU dear readers, are going to be naming our duckies for us, that is if your willing. We can't seem to come up with any good names, other than Duck, Duck. And really they need a names. They all have such HUGE personalities and, now that

Rosie’s Pit Crew- Pre-trip Inspection

Aug. 25 2010

While getting ready to head out this week I found our herd of ducks doing my Pre-trip Inspection for me! Really, I think they were more enamored with the "shiny" objects, but it sure looked like they were checking Rosie over before I headed out! Safety first!

Duck, Duck, Horse

Jul. 17 2010

The ducks are learning that if they come to the house they get fed good food. Last weekend we had fresh corn on the cob. I shucked the corn off the deck. Within minutes the ducks were interested in what I was doing. Not too long after that, we had Rollie Fingers in our back yard! I get to feeling guilty that I don't have water up by the house though, so I get them a drink of water. With my mixing bowl. Spoiled ducks I tell you. Fresh chopped carrot (which they LOVE) in Fiestaware none the less. My ducks dine in