, 2012

Jump to Breaking News -   Live Ducks news Jump to Green Road - Green Newsletter [opens new window] Jump to Duck Articles - by Lori Goodman Jump to www:Duck News - Online NEWS about ducks Jump to More News - Variety of viewables   Milestones for Live Ducks   We've been bringing you Live Ducks on our Duck Cam for almost 15 years, can you believe it? I hardly can myself and I've been running this place since Day One. Well, today you might notice some changes - some exciting and some tough decisions that had to be made. If you've been around here before you'll notice we now have ads at the bottom of the website. As we all know costs for everything keep going up, up, up. Hopefully the new ads will generate enough revenue to help us break even and continue bringing you the best duck website on the web. It helps us a lot if you remember to click on an ad or two when you visit Live Ducks. I made the extra effort to put the ads in a place that's not going to overwhelm the content or the Duck Cam. (Speaking of which . . .) Now for the BIG news! We now have live streaming video along with our "Vintage Duck Cam". The company who's providing the streaming indicates we may be eligible to accomodate more users if a few criteria are met. Web traffic, quality of video, viewer interest and uptime are all considerations. In the meantime, we're working out the bugs on our side so you have ducks 24/7 as always. Here are a few things you can do to help us keep streaming as smoothly as possible:   • Because we are limited to 45 users at any given time, please do not stay on the page with the live streaming cam running if you are not watching it. Navigate to another page if you have to leave your computer so others can connect and enjoy the ducks too.   • Keep in touch on our Facebook Group. I will ask Di if she can text an alert to our group page when she is going to feed the ducks or change the camera angles. She does a wonderful job of making the Duck Cam fun and interesting to watch. Wait'll you see it LIVE!   :> We'd love to hear your comments on the new video too! Thank you for being a loyal supporter of Live Ducks! ~ Lori A Live Ducks Happy Valentine's Day to You!   Don't forget to hug a duck for Valentine's Day, and the people you love too, of course! :> Hi There Duck Peeps! Lots of New News   W H E R E   H A V E   I   B E E N ? It seems like months since I updated this website. OK, OK, it HAS been months! WHEW!!! What a whirlwind of a year we're having! Lots of changes since I tuned the BIG 5-0 last September, mostly great ones like flying a small plane, visiting the Grand Canyon (WOW!!!), moving to Montana and all the details involving 100% of my "free" time. I'm finally completely extracated from greater Los Angeles and living the wild dream here in gorgeous Northwest America. Ahhhh, fresh air! I'm loving being most of the way off the grid and in a peaceful, healthy, small town environment. Every day is a challenge and a reminder that life on Earth is a pretty amazing experience, albeit too short.   S O C I A L   M E D I A   U P D A T E Live Ducks on Facebook is going better than I imagined. Of course we have a fantasic group of quacker peeps there, hopefully you're one of them! If you haven't checked us out there, we encourage you to join us there too. Look to your right >> on the Duck World menu there's a link to our Facebook page. I also update my Twitter Tweets about once a week with a "Quack-byte" of ducky information or factoid (quacktoid?). Please let your ducky friends know that Live Ducks website is still going strong and continues to deliver the best and most complete website for duck care. Also worth nothing is liveducks.com works nicely on your smart phone too! Donations are welcome!   M A I L I N G   A D D R E S S   C H A N G E Since I moved, my mailing address moved too. If you'd like to send me "snail mail" to say "hi" or make a donation to Live Ducks, please note my new address: Lori Goodman / Live Ducks PO Box 631 Troy, Montana 59935 I look forward to hearing from you!   :> Quack-quack, have a great day! ~ Lori Live Ducks Has a New Duck!!!!   Welcome Obie! The Duck Cam has a new player! His name is Obie and he's our newest Live Ducks super star! We're so glad you're here Obie, and thank you Di for stepping up to be his Amazing Duckie Mom and for sharing him with all of us on the Duck Cam!   :> Great New Duck Book!   Live Ducks congratulates Bill Volkart and Laura Montgomery for their new book "Lil Brown Duck's First Nest". It's recommended for all ages and now available on Amazon Bookstore If you would like to order a signed copy, you can do this at his website: Mount Holly Duck Sanctuary. You can also order his other adorable duck book called "Meeps Finds His Way". While on the website, you can make donations to the sanctuary and adopt a duck for a month. It's Playtime!   New "Toys" Section on Liveducks Care page!   Who doesn't love toys! Maybe I love kids so much because I get to play with toys like a kid again without raising too many eyebrows!   :> Equally fun for me as a freelance web designer is adding new information to the Live Ducks website. Today's addition was particularly delightful. I added a new sub-section called Toys in the Behavior section of the Care & Health page. You can use the Topics Index menu at the top of that page or jump to it from here. Wait, before you go... if you have any ideas or stories about your ducks playing with toys, please share them on our Facebook group page. Happy playtime! California Hatchery   Live Ducks welcomes David, the owner of California Hatchery who owns and operates a hatchery in Northern California. He sells ducks and other birds plus supplies. Also on David's website there is a page with "duck news" that covers subjects like electric poultry fencing (to keep the right critters in and the wrong ones out!) and winter duck care. It's worth a peep - I mean peek!   :> There is a link to his website on our Links page or you can click here: California Hatchery New or Seasoned We All Can Learn   Every year duck dumping is on the rise and you can become part of the solution with minimal effort. If you have a pet duck you can't keep DO NOT DUMP IT INTO A POND, LAKE, STREAM, GOLF COURSE.... Each year, about 10 of the 13 I've been doing the Live Ducks website, I've been preaching, screeching, standing high on my rickety soapbox, yelling, cajoling, doing whatever I can think of to educate potential pet owners to think before buying pets for Holidays. All of these pets are bound for a bad end when people don't take the time to learn BEFORE they buy a pet on impulse. Bad, sad feelings, ponds and waterways polluted, natural resources and wild ducks compromised...it's hard to imagine just how deep the problems are and they are very real. If you are one of the many who have a pet you can't keep, you must consider any option other than dumping it. There are humane alternatives that may take some legwork to work out - it's well worth your time to educate yourself on the basics and do the right thing. Please don't contribute to this enormous problem. Read Live Ducks Special Report If you wish to learn more my Articles page has information on a variety of subjects relating to this crisis. Use what you learn to solve your own crisis then teach others to be more responsible. Interact With Live Ducks   Don't forget Live Ducks group on Facebook. If you are new to duck ownership or considering a duck as a pet, you can learn a lot and have your questions answered by experienced, helpful (and really nice) people. If you are an experienced duck person, please stop by periodically to share your expertise to help those starting out. We were all there once. Many thanks to all the contributors to our Live Ducks group on Facebook who show their duck photos, videos and join in the many topics of discussion. It's wonderful to have such a dynamic place that we can all gather to share information, help each other and enjoy the wonderful world of ducks! If you haven't been there yet, try this link or do a search for "Live Ducks" in Facebook groups. We also have a Live Ducks fan page where you can show your support by becoming a fan of Live Ducks! How Much Wood Can a Wood Duck Chuck?   Try saying that three times fast! John Kechejian generously shared some beautiful photos of his family's wood ducks. All of the full size, uncropped photos are on Live Ducks group photo album on Facebook. Thank you John!!! John's beautiful Wood Ducks soaking up some warm Texas sun Live Ducks is Too Tweet!   You can now follow Live Ducks on Twitter by clicking on the button below the main menu. Or how about here: That's easy! Please join my Live Ducks group on Facebook and show your support on Live Ducks page by becoming a fan. No obligation or cost, just duck friends from around the globe getting together to share free, interactive fun and information about ducks.   Smile, every day is a ducky day! Live Ducks on the Move   I just finished moving the photo of Christine Glenn's duck Fritz in her adoable winter sweater to it's permanent home on the "Care & Health" page and updated a few things including the topics index which now reads "Winter & Ducks". As I get more summer information I will be adding more to that section. Green is Good   A few months back I moved "The Green Road" section from this News page to it's very own page. You can see the newly updated version anytime by clicking on the link above (the one that says Green Road, silly!) or Click away right now if you prefer. I do make the effort to research new ideas and update it semi-seasonally. There are some excellent money saving tips that'll make you feel green all over! Funny Things Our Ducks Do   What are some of the hilarious things your duck does that has you quacking up? Share your funny stories on Live Ducks group's new topic on Facebook! Christine's story about her "airplane duck" is a riot! See photos like this one, and many more! Add yours too! And join the numerous discussions if you like. Hope to see ya there! Visit Live Ducks on Facebook What's for dinner, Mom? courtesy of Christine - Live Ducks Facebook group photo album 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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