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This is my newest baby, Desmond. A few weeks ago my male duck was killed. That left me with only the two hens. Even though the hens are laying (all around the yard, it's like an Easter egg hunt every day), they are not sitting. So I found 3 of their eggs and put them under one of my chickens that wants to sit. I had given up, thinking it had been too long. That's what happens when you forget to mark the calendar. When I went to feed the chickens Saturday morning, this little yellow face was peeking out from under the hen. What a wonderful surprise.
What a sweet handful!
Past Time BearsWhat a terrific story, Nina! Has the little one imprinted on the chicken and does the chicken think it's her baby?
Or now that it's hatched, do the ducks want to claim it as their own? Such a pretty little thing!
Adorable!! 
Now I want to create one! 
How beautiful ! Of all little creatures ducklings just make my heart melt 
I would love to see some more photos of adorable little Desmond :hug:
Mini Hugs , Ruth 
awww what a little sweetie! Ducklings are sooo cute
Wild Thyme OriginalsOh he's gorgeous!!!! babies always bring a smile to my heart. Thanks for sharing Nina! :hug:
Bubble Up Bears!Please tell us more. 
I too like Sue Ann would like to know how he is doing.
PottersHouse BearsSue Ann, the hen that hatched Desmond did not stay with him. She still has chicken eggs due to hatch next week, so she stayed on them. I have not put him with the ducks because they just run all around the property, and he would not be safe. But I do have 18 little chicks in a "nursery", and I put Desmond with them. It was really funny to see their initial reaction. I could almost hear things being said like "Your nose looks funny", "Why do you walk that way?". But everyone seems to have settled in real nice now and the chickens have accepted this unusual sibling.
Dolls N DreamsHe is adorable!!!!
Newcastle, OntarioMillie,
He is just so sweet!!!!!!!!! I'm glad he is among friends, even if they look different - we all need them.
hugs,
Brenda
He's beautiful, thanks for sharing the picture
Pauline
DoodlebearsWhat a wonderful story, please keep us up to date with his story and more pictures please.
Hugs, Jane. 
Bumpkin Bearsawwwwwww I love him!
Catherine xx
What a wonderful story! You're so lucky to have lots of critters running around.
Hugs,
Alison
Past Time BearsSue Ann, the hen that hatched Desmond did not stay with him. She still has chicken eggs due to hatch next week, so she stayed on them. I have not put him with the ducks because they just run all around the property, and he would not be safe. But I do have 18 little chicks in a "nursery", and I put Desmond with them. It was really funny to see their initial reaction. I could almost hear things being said like "Your nose looks funny", "Why do you walk that way?". But everyone seems to have settled in real nice now and the chickens have accepted this unusual sibling.
Thanks much for the info, Nina . . . it will be really interesting to see how he grows up. Will he think he's a chicken or a duck?
Oh how totally cute and what a great story. Please keep updated on his progress as he grows up :-)
/miniteddyhugs,
Thanks for sharing the story of Desmond! He is adorable. I can;t wait for the sequel!
Beth
Jellybelly BearsOh he is SO sweet!!!
What a great story - thanks for sharing, Millie. Desmond is so precious. I would love to see more pics...
:hug: :hug:
how cute!
