Petunia? Would you sing a song for me?
“Yes! I would be happy to sing a song for you.”
“La, la la la… la la… la la laaaaaaaaa!”
Wow! Petunia that was a beautiful song!
We’re going to dedicate your song to our friend Spirit in the Netherlands.
She was feeling under the weather, but we hear she is feeling better now.
Spirit? These flowers are for you, sweet girl. We’re so happy you’re doing better.
XOXOX
Tiff, Petunia and the flock
We got a quick update from Sam & Lily’s new human, Maya.
“They’re all doing great. Clay, our female, has joined right in with them.”
Thanks for the note!
This morning we boarded a ferry for Whidbey Island to transport Sam & Lily to their new forever home.
After a quick ride…
…we arrived on the island.
Their forever home isn’t far from the ferry terminal… about ten miles or so. We drew up some simple background information and instructions for Sam & Lily, so their new humans would know all about them. We also took Lily’s nest with us so she can settle in tonight. Sam goes wherever Lily goes, so that’ll be a comfort to him, too.
Lily started off by looking for bugs.
Sam surveyed the pool and inspected the perimeter to take a count of all animals in the vicinity (he’s a pretty serious duck). Once he had the lay of the land, he started making friends.
Their new home has a silver appleyard girl duck just like them. Here you can see Sam checking her out. Her name is Clay. That’s Lily’s butt up close on the right. Clay clearly has Sam’s attention though.
With Lily distracted by some corn treats, Sam could make his move on Clay. Check out the teenager duck on the right as well. That’s Clay’s kid. We think she’s a girl. She was hatched and raised by a chicken, and is just now learning to be a duck.
I think her name is Chuck (chicken and duck).
In addition to Clay and Chuck, there are some chickens and some new additions to the feathered family.
“You’re a funny looking duck.”
“I’m a turkey.”
“Oh.”
I’ve vowed to return to visit that cute turkey when s/he grows up, and to check in on Sam & Lily too. Their new home also includes a few cats and dogs, and two humans who are both high school teachers.
After a goodbye hug from Lily, I was on my way. In this photo you can see the string system above the entire yard that keeps the ducks safe from eagles and hawks. They’ll also have a predator-proof night pen. It’s a good set-up and we’re happy that Lily & Sam have a big family including some silver appleyards just like them.
Their new home has promised to send updates and photos in the future so we can keep track of how they’re doing. I feel really good about their new home and know they’ll do well there. It always makes it easier to say goodbye when you find the right home.
Best of luck, Sam & Lily. You be good and take care. I love you!
XOXOX
