Duck Watch '06
He's back.
I woke up today, heard it raining and looked outside. And much to my shock "our" duck was swimming around in the pond. I was beyond surprised to see him since the pond froze over last week and I haven't seen hide nor feather of him. I'd thought for sure he was eaten, frozen, or wandered off.
But nope, he's back. It's kinda pathetic since only a small part of the pond is again open water (like a five foot square area,) but I'm glad he's there.
I immediately called those rescue people I'd found so they could come out and get him. But after talking to the lady for awhile she said since he'd been injured so long ago they'd most likely be putting him down. And in fact it was federal law to put any animal down that couldn't be repaired to live in the wild. Since his wing is broken and has healed, she knew the bones were to brittle to reset it.
The verdict, so long as he's not suffering, let him be. I'd much rather he be part of the circle of life then simply put to sleep. I guess I had imagined a nice little warm inclosure with a swimming pool for him. In the meantime I threw some bread out there for him, but either someone else is feeding him or he's scared to come over (the pond in front of our balcony is still frozen over.)
It's not supposed to get below freezing for the next couple of days so I hope that helps him. Also I'm not as concerned now that he came back. Obviously he's got a good hiding spot to have survived a week alone in bitter temperatures.
I woke up today, heard it raining and looked outside. And much to my shock "our" duck was swimming around in the pond. I was beyond surprised to see him since the pond froze over last week and I haven't seen hide nor feather of him. I'd thought for sure he was eaten, frozen, or wandered off.
But nope, he's back. It's kinda pathetic since only a small part of the pond is again open water (like a five foot square area,) but I'm glad he's there.
I immediately called those rescue people I'd found so they could come out and get him. But after talking to the lady for awhile she said since he'd been injured so long ago they'd most likely be putting him down. And in fact it was federal law to put any animal down that couldn't be repaired to live in the wild. Since his wing is broken and has healed, she knew the bones were to brittle to reset it.
The verdict, so long as he's not suffering, let him be. I'd much rather he be part of the circle of life then simply put to sleep. I guess I had imagined a nice little warm inclosure with a swimming pool for him. In the meantime I threw some bread out there for him, but either someone else is feeding him or he's scared to come over (the pond in front of our balcony is still frozen over.)
It's not supposed to get below freezing for the next couple of days so I hope that helps him. Also I'm not as concerned now that he came back. Obviously he's got a good hiding spot to have survived a week alone in bitter temperatures.
posted by SassyJill at 12:00 PM
4 Comments:
Hmmm... Well, this is sort of a good news/bad news situation =( I hope the little fella makes it!
And, Mom/Dad says you have some photos from Saturday -- I wanna see! Oh, and Mom also mentioned that you were gonna call me yesterday but I got nada from you. What gives? Don't make me call you! I will you know. Don't make me do it ;)
Well thats better news. At least the poor guy is hanging in there. Do you guys have a swimming pool in your complex? You could have him transferred there.
In any case, I am glad that he is doing ok. Thanks for the update.
Pictures of said duck, please?
Have you ever watched the Sopranos? The whole show starts with Tony Soprano making friends with a duck, he gets depressed after it flys away.
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