We got her at a feed store (aka small farm supply store) and there were also ducklings and chicks. I don't know why but I don't feel comfortable around chickens but ducks don't bother me as much. So I picked up a little black duckling and the boys pet it and it was as calm as can be, then some little girl came up and snatched it away from me and was holding it a little to tightly because it started peeping for dear life and I coaxed her into giving it back to me so it could be with it's other little duck friends. She gave in hesitantly but then as soon as I put it back in the big bin/cage thing she tried to pick one up herself. Thank goodness she was only about 3 and her short little arms could reach the running around ducklings. It reminded me that I really like animals. I hope we are able to have a bunch of different animals in our house as the boys get older.
Jeff has always wanted to have a self-sustaining way of living and grew up with the experience and opportunities to do so, but I didn't. I am now realizing first hand how beneficial and fun it could be - especially with our boys.
