, 2009

Jump to Breaking News -   Live Ducks news Jump to Green Road - Green Newsletter [opens new window] Jump to www:Duck News - & NEWS about ducks Jump to More News - Variety of viewables     Something NEW to Blog and Quack About   Austin from Boulder, Colorado sent me a link to his great blog spot designed for duck lovers who have waterfowl as pets. Please check it out and participate by going to: Farm Fowl Info. The duckling water slide video is adorable! The link will also be found on our "Chat" page in Duck World (see the little blue menu on the right). And, if you're looking to start your own flock or add some adorable little ones, be sure to visit his other website where you can buy a duck with a 2 duck minimum and a "Live Arrival" guarantee. Tell him Live Ducks sent you! You'll find the link to his website permanently on our Main Menu's "Domestic Breeds" and our "Q & A" page: Question #16 or "Where can I buy a duck?" Don't Forget Easter Ducks!   My recent special report about Easter ducks retitled Disposable Pets is now on the Duck World menu (to your right), in the Articles section. Please don't forget that duck dumping is a year 'round problem, though most attention is shed on this crisis around Easter because of the massive numbers of pets that are dumped following that holiday. Now for Some Good News and Great Ducks!   Winter is pretty much over in many parts of the country, but we can still appreciate these beautiful pictures sent in by Di. By the way, did you know that these are the very same ducks you are watching on the Duck Cam? Let's Give it Up for Diane!   Diane McIlrath has been a loyal, long time supporter and friend of Live Ducks. Over the years she has grown to be one of my dearest friends. I would like to take a moment to say thank you to Diane for providing the live feed for the Live Ducks Duck Cam for more than a year. She does such a terrific job and her efforts bring so much joy to all of us duck fans around the globe. She changes the camera angles, makes sure the camera and software is working properly, and I know from experience that's not an easy task! Thank you Diane, you are the simply the BEST!     Calling All Ducks! Calling All Ducks!   If you love ducks (and I know you do!), Just Ducks has the BEST selection of ducky gifts and collectibles I've ever seen, with new items arriving all the time. I've just revisited his website recently and was that ever a treat! I could spend hours just looking and "quacking up" at all the amazing ducks! While you're there, be sure to check out his "Duck Pond" where people (including me) have sent in their rubber duck collection photos. Some of them are astounding! To see his ducks in action, check out this great video: March of the Ducks David's ducks are not mainstream "easy to find" ducks per se. Some of them are discontinued or rare, so get them while you can. David personally packs everything with extreme care and can send to pretty much anywhere including the U.S. Take it from me, a longtime customer, and a lifetime friend, if you want a first class gift, or a treat for yourself, you can't go wrong. Who wouldn't love a duck that represents their own unique personality? Be sure to tell him Lori from Live Ducks sent you! Duck Photos From Canada!   Louise Perreault visits a farm in Canada and captures some special moments. What a huge surprise to have her share these beautiful photos with all of us!     >> See all of the photos >> Casper and Chloe Have a Smart Mom!   If Live Ducks gave out an award for common sense and good judgement, Amy from Statesville, NC would be the winner! Here's her story: "This past March, I was in a Tractor Supply co. and saw they had ducklings. Not knowing ANYTHING about ducks, I didn't purchase any right then. Instead, I went home to research ducks and I found the liveducks website. I read everything on the entire website, especially the duckling diary! After that, I knew I HAD to have a duck! So I went back there, and got a little fuzzy guy who I named Casper. "In just a few short months, he has grown into a beautiful drake, and he is very, very friendly since he spent every day with me as an adolescent duck. Finally I moved him out into a pen of his own, with a nice little pond just his size, but I could tell he was really lonely. So I went and got him a girlfriend! Her name is Chloe, and unfortunately she is not nearly as friendly, due to the fact that she was raised by ducks and not people, but she sure loves Casper and that is what matters."   Casper and Chloe enjoying their new home Winner of the "Totally Adorable" Award   Even ducklings like to visit Live Ducks!   Pixie and Poppet enjoy Live Ducks Photo Gallery Going Green Together   The Green Road newsletter now has its very own page! You will find the "Jump To" link on the menu at the top of this webpage. I generally update it seasonally, and I am adding a list of links to the page so you can catch up on resources you may have missed. Or click here to go to the Green Road Newsletter now [opens a new window] Where are the Peabody Duck Pictures?   Oh no, where'd they go? Don't worry, I've moved my Peabody Hotel visit story and photos permanently to my articles page (see "Fun With Learning Mixed In"). You can also access the Peabody webpage using the link following the news story about Peabody Ducks on this page. Or, if you are just too excited and can't wait to see it again, just click here. [opens a new window]   :> Your Donations Really Help   We rely on help from you to keep doing what we do here at Live Ducks. Please Help Live Ducks Survive WE'RE ALWAYS HERE TO HELP DID YOU REALIZE THAT LIVE DUCKS HAS OVER 200 SEPARATE WEBPAGES AND THOUSANDS OF IMAGES? It has cost us tens of thousands of dollars to keep this website online for over a decade. The information and entertainment value continues to grow and is hands down the best you will find on the Web. I'm only asking for a little help from each of you - just one dollar . . . Take the "Spend a Buck for a Duck" challenge. Please help today so we can continue educating future generations of duck lovers and domestic duck owners!!! DONATE TO LIVE DUCKS or Send ONE DOLLAR to Lori Goodman / Live Ducks 2441 W 205th St Suite C100 Torrance, CA 90501 U S A Please just send one dollar, that's all I ask for your continued use of my website. Get Smart!   Yearn to Learn | Need to Read Us "eggsperts" from all over the planet have been trying to educate humans for many years now that domestics and wild ducks are NOT THE SAME! Live Ducks Fans know the drill, of course. But, just in case you need a refresher course or are new around here you can learn about duck differences right smack-dab on this website. My article: "Breaking the Bread Habit" explains in simple terms why domestics and wild ducks are not to be confused. Teachers & Educators Teachers, you should learn and have your kids study a couple of articles from this website. Get other expert opinions before you attempt a classroom hatching project. Educate Yourself Whatever you do in this world we share with amazing and beautiful animals, above all use a bit of common sense and be responsible. Refrain from feeding animals that are not kept as your own pets. Teach your kids and others to admire animals from afar so animals can continue to live in the beauty of their own natural surroundings. And unless you're a trained wildlife expert or rehabilitator: "Always leave wildlife in the wild." *** Only trained wildlife experts should intervene if there are situations that require help. "A fed duck is a DEAD duck" ANY Wildlife you feed is a dead friend indeed. Don't rely on my word, ask any wildlife expert or look it up on the Internet for yourself to learn how feeding ANY wildlife is deadly to all species, including us humans. Countless programs are in place (most awaiting major funding) to get the word out Officially. Avian Flu Updates   Concerned about Avian Flu? The buzz may have died down a bit, but the threat isn't gone. Be smart by educating yourself. Keep up on the latest updates... IMPORTANT: Get your facts straight from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Department of State websites. See travel warnings, fact sheets, commonly asked questions about the bird flu and much more. Also see WebMD.com for information about medications that may (or may not) prevent or treat, but are cited by authorities as reliable. Just the facts, Ma'am. Jump to Duck News Articles on this Page Have You Donated Yet?   Live Ducks relies on donations for survival, so please help if you can. Though my VIQ program has been suspended for awhile, you can still sneak in a question when you make a donation. Thanks for helping! :> Live Ducks Tip Jar Buzz on the street........................ Get my duckling care flyers into your local pet stores. Get off your keister, print flyers to help ducks. DO IT NOW Problem keeping your duck? STOP!!! Do not dump it into the wild!! Before you do anything, call a rescue organization or local animal shelter to explore responsible options. Thou Shalt Not Dump!   Domestic duck breeds can NOT be dumped into the wild or urban waters if they don't work out. Read "Are You Ready For a Duck?" to find out the real facts about duck ownership - not exactly the stuff the pet shops tell ya to sell ya... If your duck is injured or sick see a vet right away!!! NEVER rely on any online resource for help in an emergency Emergency care for anyone - DUCKS included: - Stop the bleeding - Calm the victim - Call for professional help - Get away from any danger If it's not an emergency situation, try my Help & Rescue page for common sense ideas on how to find help. Lack of money is not an acceptable excuse to delay treatment. A good vet will work with you. Before you bring a duck home or get involved with one: Read my articles on these and other important subjects: • Are you Ready for a Duck? • Giving up Your Ducks? Wait Just a Second! • Giving Ducks as a Gifts (A must read) • Breaking the Bread Habit • Feeding Wild Ducks - Why you shouldn't Do your part to make a duck's life safer, happier, better

[ Stories not published on this website open a new window ] Worth Quacking About :::: Articles I've written are now in their own section called Articles. See "Duck World" (menu to your right) or click here. Please note I have focused on ducks, particularly the domestic variety, and I publish stories that are positive or containing information that will help you as a duck owner. January 18, 2009   Truckin' Duck | Minnesota Trucker's Pet Duck Hits the Road "The view through the window begs all sorts of questions." Full Story May 20, 2008   Downtown Duck Hero | Spokane Man is a Hero in the Eyes of His Sisterd "Joel watched as the first fuzzy newborn toddled to the edge and astonishingly leapt into thin air, crashing onto the cement below." Full Story June 15, 2008   Tax Assessor Mistakes Barn for House | Ducks are Hanson's Number One Passion "She has a variety of ducks who live on her property as pets, with many more wild ducks dropping in during the day because the perks are so good." Full Story May 30, 2006   Student imprints with Pekin duck | A man and his dog, a girl and her....duck? "I couldn't leave her alone . . . she would quack nonstop until she saw me." Full Story January 10, 2006   Avian Flu | CDC Reports What You Should Know • Key Facts   • Infection in Humans   • Questions & Answers   • Avian Flu FAQ (From World Health Organization) Full Story December 29, 2005   Avian Flu Fact Sheet | US Department of State "A number of countries have reported cases of avian influenza, commonly referred to as 'bird flu' in their domestic and wild bird populations." Full Story February 15, 2004   Bread and Ducks Don't Mix | Poor Diet Attributed to Fatalities "Ducks and other birds gobble the stuff up like candy until they are full...death can come in a matter of months". Full Story April 16, 2003   Business Wire | CDC reports baby ducks may cause salmonella "As the CDC report shows, farmyard or pet chicks and ducklings are also a risk, especially for children." Full Story

[ Stories not published on this website open a new window ] The Duckman of D.C.         Ted Woynicz, known as The Duckman of D.C. was featured in Southern Living Magazine. Find out what Ted does for the prestigious ducks of our Nation's Capital. Read all about it Peabody Ducks   The world famous Peabody ducks strut their stuff and maintain a famous hotel tradition. How do they get those ducks from the lobby fountain to their rooftop home? (Too bad about the popup ads, but it's still worth seeing.) Full story Photo Gallery Story and video of our visit to the Memphis Peabody Hotel

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