Natural History

Posted in birds | Tagged domestic ducks, golden retriever, Khaki Campbell ducks, mallard duck | 7 Comments

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1. on December 9, 2013 at 5:21 pm DAC

   Ducks, at least those descended from ancestral mallards as opposed to Muscovies, handle cold weather well. Not only are they covered in down, but rumor has it that they are even waterproof…

   
   
   • on December 9, 2013 at 6:46 pm retrieverman

     I’d say they are pretty close to being waterproof. I had those “Muscovy ducks” from South America when I was a kid. They were not this tough!

     
     
2. on December 9, 2013 at 5:29 pm chervilmeadow

   A non waterproof duck is a dead duck, especially in that weather, but these look good enough to eat. LOL

   
   
3. on December 9, 2013 at 6:01 pm May

   During breakfast, I was watching little sparrows flying and hopping around outside. I thought “They are so tiny, how do they stay warm?”.

   Mammals only have hair or fur, but birds often have “down” feathers, which must be much better.

   We people must be tropical creatures, we have no fur. How did the first tailor get the idea to make clothes? What did he cover himself with? Maybe he gathered feathers for a bed, then wore the feathers in a pack sack when he moved to a new cave.

   
   
4. on December 9, 2013 at 6:04 pm May

   Eating food helps keep them warm too.

   
   
5. on December 10, 2013 at 7:57 am Jan

   I once saw a Canada Goose frozen in the lake when I was out for a run. It was in a position like it was swimming only it’s head had lowered to meet the ice. I stopped and stared for a long time in disbelief… it seemed so odd.

   
   
6. on December 10, 2013 at 12:50 pm May

   Snowflakes are really the dandruff of Death himself. People are geared to live in warm shady areas, drinking cool stream water, nibbling on goodies, taking an occasional dip in the water if it gets too warm, talking and trading fruits with their friends, with a daily walk with their fiests in the morning and evening.

   Work involves going fishing, or hunting and gathering. If you find something big and edible, you bring it back and cook it, while all your friends and family smile because you will share with them. Is any other way natural?

   
   

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