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Let’s take a look inside the aviary to see what’s up.

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Rescues Emilio and Victor have finally figured out how to use the astroturf ramp to get in and out of their tree trunk baby pool.

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Victor shows off his big wings, and his bigger belly. He is a tubby chubby boy. At 9-weeks-old he is larger than Flapper. This is one solid pekin duck.

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Emilio is more svelte and sleek, especially by comparison. He idolizes Victor and follows him everywhere. He is a very affectionate duck and loves to be held, but only if I hold Victor at the same time.

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Here they are playing outside the aviary for a bit. That orange line in the background is the extention cord to Flapper Cam, which is now inside the aviary.

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They are both sweet, cute boys and we hope to find them a great forever home. Until then, they’re making the most of their time at Flapper’s house.

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Chewy is not sure what to make of the new boys, so he keeps his distance. Emilio follows Chewy a little bit, and I think it gives Chewy flashbacks to his last shadow, Juno the call duck. Chewy is trying hard to make sure he doesn’t get another shadow on his tail.

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All the ducks had a great day playing in and out of the aviary.

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O’Malley and Petunia enjoyed a dip in their clean pool.

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“Eeps, shark!”
Then O’Malley did his shark impression to play a joke on Petunia. Nice one, Malley.

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The sunny weather is expected to continue for yet another week in Seattle. We’re really getting spoiled! It’s been weeks since we had rain. And all the sunshine makes for a rare occurrence in Seattle: Beautiful sunsets.

Good night, everyone. Sweet dreams.

Note: Earlier today at the vet’s office with Meelee, I was sitting in a patient room while she had her ultrasound done. I thought I heard someone say “Chewy Magooey” through the wall, so I opened the door and said “Did someone just say Chewy Magooey?” Everyone stopped and looked at me for a second. That’s when I realized what an ODD question that was, especially if no one said Chewy’s name. But the receptionist admitted she was going through my file and admiring all the silly names of my pets. Normally the ducks have a separate vet, but when they have emergencies, they all go to the same all-night clinic. I’m glad I didn’t mistakenly hear Chewy’s name, as that would have been really awkward.