The latest addition to the menagerie is two ducks,
supposedly guaranteed to lay daily. An overstatement, since not a single egg has yet come our way. However they are camping out at the back of the house at present while awaiting the preparation of a pond at the farm so maybe they are just expressing their displeasure. They do seem happy enough though and have 
invaded the house a time or two. Jasper amused us by going out with us and barking at them, but on noticing we had gone back inside he became rather quiet and did a quick backwards move while trying
to retain a tough guy image.
supposedly guaranteed to lay daily. An overstatement, since not a single egg has yet come our way. However they are camping out at the back of the house at present while awaiting the preparation of a pond at the farm so maybe they are just expressing their displeasure. They do seem happy enough though and have 
invaded the house a time or two. Jasper amused us by going out with us and barking at them, but on noticing we had gone back inside he became rather quiet and did a quick backwards move while trying
to retain a tough guy image.Ducks do seem to be quite sweet (and indeed tasty, if they don't start laying soon!) but it is known that there are a few of criminal tendencies; these are quite prepared to use their young as a distraction while getting on with their nefarious activities whilst unseen by all; except an alert cameraman.
However it is actually well known that the greatest failure they have is the overweening pride that leads them so often to show off, because after all, it is quite unusual for a duck to have the opportunity to express his self pride by going into show business.
However it is actually well known that the greatest failure they have is the overweening pride that leads them so often to show off, because after all, it is quite unusual for a duck to have the opportunity to express his self pride by going into show business.
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