Mr Flapper Duck

Look who sent us a note!

note
We got a note today from our crazy friends Rex & Turk. Remember them? Boy, they had some BIG personalities so I am sure you didn’t forget them. But in case you need a refresher…

turk
Here’s a photo of Turk when he stayed with us.

rex
And here’s sweet boy Rex.

Pasado’s Safe Haven does great work to help pass legislation that increases the penalties for animal cruelty, and then they make sure people who are cruel to animals get prosecuted. We are very happy they were able to take in Rex & Turk, and we support their efforts to help all animals live free from suffering and cruelty.

We love how they described Rex and Turk: “Ornery, sassy and lovable.” That sounds about right.

Thanks for the note, Pasado’s!

XOXOX

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February 6, 2010|Rescues|5 Comments

Places Everyone

hello
Hello! Hello? Hey everyone, I’d like to take a family photo. Can you cooperate and get into your places for me?

good
“Is this good?”
That is pretty good, O’Malley. Yes. Oops. Simon? Can you back up a little bit?

eeps
“MOM! O’Malley is not posing. He’s chasing!”
O’Malley NO! Come back. Chewy, wait! Awww crud.

bug
“I am going on a bug hunt. Let me know when everyone else is ready.”
Okay, Chewy. I don’t think it’s going to work, so maybe I’ll just use this composite photo instead.

aah
Aaah yes, this is much easier. There we go. What do you think?

what
What is it, Flapper?
“Why didn’t you just do that in the first place, instead of making me stand close to O’Malley?”
I don’t know, buster. Good question.

ready
“I am ready for my close-up.”
That might be a little TOO close, Racquel.

better
“Is this better?”
Oh yes. That is very pretty, Racquel.

“You didn’t forget us, did you?”
Oh I’m sorry, crows. I wasn’t sure you’d want to pose with us since you’re wild.

this
“Is this my best side?”

this
“Or is this?”
They’re both very dashing, Mr. Crow. Thank you for posing.

Well we didn’t get everyone to pose together, but they all wanted to wish everyone out there a very happy new year.

And now that I have all of my family’s attention, I have a message for them.

letter
Dear feathered and furry family members:

Over the past month or so, many of you have not been feeling well. Simon stopped eating for a while, Chewy got a random infection, O’Malley had feather cysts and Racquel had a cold.

Now that you’re all feeling better and all doing well, please… PLEASE take care of yourselves. Or at least learn to take turns getting sick.

In December we had way, way too many vet visits. So let’s start the new year by resolving to stay healthy, okay? We’ll cut back on treats a little bit, get extra rest when we need it and stay out of the rain (this means you, Racquel). Don’t hesitate to let me know if you’re not feeling well, but let’s do all we can to stay healthy.

Lots of love,

Your devoted human
XOXOX

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January 12, 2010|Chewy Magooey, Fuzzy Indoor Ducks, Mr Flapper, O'Malley Peepers, Petunia Peach, Rescues, Silly Human|6 Comments

Soggy Muppet

Racquel L’Oreal got a little too wet in the aviary today, so we dried her off with a Martha Stewart wash cloth before putting her in the night pen.

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January 1, 2010|Rescues|8 Comments

A Cold Snap

hello
“Well hello there. I am in the people tub tonight. We have a cold snap in Seattle so I am staying indoors.”

“Me and Chewy are warming up in the tub. It is cold water but it is sure warmer than outside.”

meep
“Yeah, it’s cold outside! Meep meep coming through!”

done
“Okay I’m done.”
Then I’ll carry you back to your nesting spot, Chewy.

aah
“Aaah. Now I have the whole tub to myself.”

snack
“One last snack before bed time.”

tucked
Are you all tucked in, Racquel and Olivia?
“Yep. Roger that. We’re good. Good night.”
Goodnight, ladies.

you two
Hey you two… none of that frisky business in the house, you hear?
“Awww fine. I’ll find some other trouble to get into.”

“How about this, Mom?”
No! O’Malley there is NO perching in the house, buster. You get down right now. I think it’s time for bed, young man. Good night everyone.

There’s a cold snap in Seattle for the next few days, and the ducks and rescued chickens are sleeping in the dining room tonight and tomorrow night. We bring them in when the temperatures drop below 25-degrees Fahrenheit. Flapper is funny in the house. He is close to the TV and can hear the TiVo sound effects. When he hears the TiVo go “boop bop” he says “quack quack” back to it. So all evening I hear “boop bop” when I change channels, followed by “quack quack.”

“Boop bop.”
“Quack quack.”

Stay warm, everyone. Brrrr!

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December 7, 2009|Chewy Magooey, Mr Flapper, O'Malley Peepers, Petunia Peach, Rescues|7 Comments

The Better Nap

choo
Hi Choo Choo. Are you settling in for a nap?

choo too
“Well… I don’t want to nap in here, but I don’t want the chickens to nap in here either.”
Hmm, that does seem like a problem, Chewy. I guess you have to decide what’s more important: A good nap, or protecting your nest? There also might be something better out there that you haven’t even considered yet.

hmm
“I didn’t think about it that way. I like that. I’m going to find something better.”

well
“Well all this deep thinking has made me sleepy. G’nite.”
Have a nice nap, Flapper.

ill
“I’ll be right over here.”
Okay, Flappy.

spot
Is that a better nap spot, Chewy?
“Mmmm I’m not sure. I can’t tell yet.”

there
How about there. Is that better?
“No. That’s my butt.”
Ha ha, good point, Chewy.

pretty
“This spot is pretty good here, but something still isn’t right.”
What’s not right? Are the chickens in your nest?

got it
“No, it’s not that. I got it!”

best
“The best spot to nap isn’t in my nest or over by the pond. It’s with my best buddy.”
Awwww, Chewy. That’s very sweet.

Sweet dreams to you and your wingman, Choo Choo.

XOXOX

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December 2, 2009|Chewy Magooey, Mr Flapper, Rescues|6 Comments

A Ducky Thanksgiving

We hope you had a great day, too.

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November 27, 2009|Chewy Magooey, Mr Flapper, O'Malley Peepers, Petunia Peach, Rescues|6 Comments

Trapping Chewy

ladies
Hello, ladies. What are you two up to today?
“What does it look like I’m up to? I’m perching.”
“And I’m hunting for bugs.”
Oh, I see. Well why don’t you come into the aviary and play for awhile.

watch
Watch out guys, here come Olivia and Racquel L’Oreal.

hop
“I will just hop in here to preen my feathers in front of the mirror.”
Good idea, Chewy. Uh oh.

share
It looks like Olivia and Racquel want to stand in there, too!
“It’s not a problem. We’ll share with Chewy. Squeeze in!”

room
“There’s room, Racquel. I’ll scoot back.”
“There is not room! I’m already in here! Mom? Help?”
Hang on, Chewy! I’ll try to help you escape.

nice
“It is kind of cold today. Snuggling close together will keep us all warm.”
Wait guys! Chewy doesn’t want to snuggle. Can you let him out?

what
“What? Was it something we said?”
“Whatever. His loss.”

out
“I am SO out of here.”
I think you look too snuggly, Chewy. They just couldn’t resist.

whew
“Yes, I guess you could say I’m a chick magnet. Thanks for the rescue, Mom.”
Ha ha ha! Good one, Chewy.

can we
“Can we snuggle now?”
Always, Flapper.

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November 23, 2009|Chewy Magooey, Mr Flapper, Rescues|7 Comments

Hello

racquel
“Hello. My name is Racquel L’Oreal, and I am addicted to Cheerios™.”

We took some new photos today so we’ll be posting them over the next few days. In the meantime, Racquel wanted everyone to know she may have had a few too many Cheerios for breakfast.

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November 21, 2009|Rescues|5 Comments

Busy busy busy

Hello!

We’ve been a little quiet here at Flapper’s house, but rest assured, all is well. We’ve just gotten a little too busy for a few weeks.

Simon is feeling better after having a rash for a long time. He has new food, yet again, and new medication. It looks like this might help!

good
It’s nice to see him feeling well and enjoying the sun when it appears.

racquel
Racquel the chicken is feeling better after having a cold. She is even back to her daily singing.

rick
A few weeks ago we had a fun, unexpected visitor to Flapper’s house. Rick here went to high school with us… TWENTY YEARS AGO. That was the last time we had seen him, but after a day of touring Seattle and catching up, it was as if no time had passed at all.

Spunkie
For the past week or so, we’ve been caring for this kid, Spunkie. She’s the neighbor’s cat. We feed her twice a day and watch her hide from us. She doesn’t like strangers. Hi Spunkie!

school
We’re also still in graduate school here… for just a few more courses. And readings like this one just about send us over the edge. Can’t wait ’til we’re done!

That’s about it for the updates from Flapper’s house. We’ll try to catch up again soon and share some new photos. The weather has been really rainy and windy, but maybe this weekend it will clear up.

choo
Chewy, as always, sends his love.