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13 June 2006, 06:09 AM

So the skunks under the porch, the bat in the bedroom, the ducks in the pool.

Reasons for all so far but the ducks. Now I know why... While cleaning the pool on Sunday I had my back to the cedars that line our lot and a sudden noise and movement scared the hell out of me. A female duck took flight basically from directly behind me.

Upon further investigation (which was basically getting on my knees and looking into the bushes) I saw why the ducks keep hanging out at our place. It's not the warm hospitality, nor is it the killer back yard. They have a nest built and there are eight eggs in it.

The thing is, when these little guys hatch, they will want to swim (in the pool) and there's a good 8" drop into the water. Since they won't be able to fly, they won't be able to get back on dry land, likely exhaust themselves and drown. The last thing I want to do is fish dead ducklings from the pool.

So now to keep a keen eye out. I think I'll call Ducks Unlimited too.

C.J. · 13 June 2006, 06:23 AM

If your luck with the woodland creatures keeps up we're going to have to get you your own show on the animal planet channel

By krykee! Have a look at the webbed feet on them lil' ducks

Prince · 13 June 2006, 06:24 AM

What? No sheep???

Launch Mini · 13 June 2006, 07:10 AM

What any good hearted pool owner would do, is you place a wooden plank in the pool & rest the end on the edge of your pool.
You now have a nice water slide & escape route for them.

Uncle-AJ · 13 June 2006, 12:23 PM

You could always put them in your bath and throw away that old yellow plastic one.

C.J. · 13 June 2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

You could always put them in your bath and throw away that old yellow plastic one.

Wayno · 13 June 2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

You could always put them in your bath and throw away that old yellow plastic one.

Priceless

JJ Irani · 13 June 2006, 04:57 PM

Hey Johnny,

Have you bought a bloody house or a friggin' game reserve?

JJ Irani · 13 June 2006, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

You could always put them in your bath and throw away that old yellow plastic one.

SUPERB!!

padi56 · 13 June 2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

You could always put them in your bath and throw away that old yellow plastic one.

Nice one Adrian plenty of life and humour in we mature gentlemen.

13 June 2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Johnny,

Have you bought a bloody house or a friggin' game reserve?

I'm actually right next door (figuratively speaking) the Canada's Central Experimental Farm. I'm sure that has something to do with it. BTW, Ottawa is the only national capital in the world with a working farm in the city limits.

I'm thinking that wooden plank idea may be the way to go. I'm going to call Ducks Unlimited (seriously).

13 June 2006, 06:09 AM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Wild Kingdom So the skunks under the porch, the bat in the bedroom, the ducks in the pool. Reasons for all so far but the ducks. Now I know why... While cleaning the pool on Sunday I had my back to the cedars that line our lot and a sudden noise and movement scared the hell out of me. A female duck took flight basically from directly behind me. Upon further investigation (which was basically getting on my knees and looking into the bushes) I saw why the ducks keep hanging out at our place. It's not the warm hospitality, nor is it the killer back yard. They have a nest built and there are eight eggs in it. The thing is, when these little guys hatch, they will want to swim (in the pool) and there's a good 8" drop into the water. Since they won't be able to fly, they won't be able to get back on dry land, likely exhaust themselves and drown. The last thing I want to do is fish dead ducklings from the pool. So now to keep a keen eye out. I think I'll call Ducks Unlimited too.

13 June 2006, 06:23 AM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	If your luck with the woodland creatures keeps up we're going to have to get you your own show on the animal planet channel By krykee! Have a look at the webbed feet on them lil' ducks __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

13 June 2006, 06:24 AM	#3
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	What? No sheep??? __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

13 June 2006, 07:10 AM	#4
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	What any good hearted pool owner would do, is you place a wooden plank in the pool & rest the end on the edge of your pool. You now have a nice water slide & escape route for them. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

13 June 2006, 12:23 PM	#5
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	You could always put them in your bath and throw away that old yellow plastic one. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

13 June 2006, 04:57 PM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hey Johnny, Have you bought a bloody house or a friggin' game reserve? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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