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The Ducks Came Back

The fun little Mallard duck pair returned for another swim around the pool this morning.  The quacking is very cheerful!  Maybe we will soon find a nest of little eggs we can watch along with Mom and Dad.

Pool Pals

I don’t think their eggs will be colorful as our Eggs on Parade or Easter Basket Mat filled with decorated eggs…..but a little nest to keep our eye on would be such a treat 

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Speaking of feathered friends, Tina has just received her shipment of baby chicks.  She is planning on becoming the Egg Queen in a few months when her tiny pullets become hens and start earning their keep!  They are now living in a very large blue box that was formerly used to gather grapes at harvest time.  All 12 are very cute, lively and EAT a ton of chicken scratch.

BabyChicks

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