The year 2011 turned out to be a really bad year for both the Homesteader's Wife and her dear Hubs, and our family--including our beloved pets. We lost our first set of ducks to Mr. Fox several months ago. It was very traumatic for all involved. Walking out to find out that 3 out of our 4 dear duckies were mauled and maimed and left for DEAD was really stressful. We thought that was THE worst thing that could ever happen to our family.
Luckily, Lily, our Khaki Campbell female duck, survived the fox-ridden carnage. We took her to the vet (Chadwell Animal Hospital) and they were able to treat our girl and bring her back to health. We ended up ordering four more duckies and are now keeping our feathered/furry friends very close to us, in the hopes that we will be able to keep our ducky pets alive, no matter what. I'm thankful that we now have a really secure duck-house AND that our other pets (aka kitty-cats) continue to choose to come inside to keep warm.
Unfortunately, a few months later, we lost two of our beloved kitty-cats to Mr. Fox as well. Still can't believe both of our dear cats, 3-year old Harley and 14-year old Squeaker (who traveled with us from VA to PR, then from PR to Japan, and finally from Japan to MD), were taken out in that manner. Then to make matters worse, also this fall, we had to put down our beloved 14-year old doggie, Gus, as he was demonstrating the devastating traits of "doggie dementia." I wouldn't wish this on any other dog parents.
We ended up ordering four more duckies and are now keeping our feathered/furry friends very close to us, in the hopes that we will be able to keep our ducky pets alive, no matter what. I'm thankful that we now have a really secure duck-house AND that our other pets (aka kitty-cats) continue to choose to come inside to keep warm.
I wish each and everyone of my friends/family a truly happy new year! Many prayers and blessings are sent from the Cichonowicz family!
Luckily, Lily, our Khaki Campbell female duck, survived the fox-ridden carnage. We took her to the vet (Chadwell Animal Hospital) and they were able to treat our girl and bring her back to health. We ended up ordering four more duckies and are now keeping our feathered/furry friends very close to us, in the hopes that we will be able to keep our ducky pets alive, no matter what. I'm thankful that we now have a really secure duck-house AND that our other pets (aka kitty-cats) continue to choose to come inside to keep warm.
Unfortunately, a few months later, we lost two of our beloved kitty-cats to Mr. Fox as well. Still can't believe both of our dear cats, 3-year old Harley and 14-year old Squeaker (who traveled with us from VA to PR, then from PR to Japan, and finally from Japan to MD), were taken out in that manner. Then to make matters worse, also this fall, we had to put down our beloved 14-year old doggie, Gus, as he was demonstrating the devastating traits of "doggie dementia." I wouldn't wish this on any other dog parents.
We ended up ordering four more duckies and are now keeping our feathered/furry friends very close to us, in the hopes that we will be able to keep our ducky pets alive, no matter what. I'm thankful that we now have a really secure duck-house AND that our other pets (aka kitty-cats) continue to choose to come inside to keep warm.
I wish each and everyone of my friends/family a truly happy new year! Many prayers and blessings are sent from the Cichonowicz family!
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