Where's My Hossenfeffer?

Where's My Hossenfeffer?
Originally uploaded by rudimyers

The Muskovy duck is spoiled spoiled spoiled. He waited in the carport as I drove up with the younger son. The duck obviously expected bread. Younger son dutifully took bread out and gave it to Mr. Muskovy. He is going to want to come in the house and watch tv next!

Muskovy Duck

Muskovy Duck
Originally uploaded by rudimyers

When we first moved into our house, there was a pair of Muscovy ducks living on the lake. One year, the female decided to lay her eggs in a planter (full of potting soil but no plant) right by the back steps. I moved the planter knowing our comings and goings would upset her greatly. Those eggs didn't hatch (raccoon or somebody got them), and I don't think they every did have any ducklings. The female disappeared, and I think either a turtle in the lake dragged her under, or our not so nice to wild ducks and geese neighbors shot her.

This poor fellow is limping due to a turtle grab. Here he is in our carport after a long absence looking for a handout. Considering the lake is frozen over, I don't blame the fellow.