Aren't they so sweet? A lady was giving them away, and I couldn't resist. Used to breed fancy exotic ducks, and I miss the sound of quacking.

This is a Saxony drake (male) similar in color to a Mallard, but heavier. It's a meat breed, but the hubby immediately became attached and named him "Fred".



This is a Muscovy duckling, another meat breed. I haven't sexed it yet, but I believe it to be a drake.



These two are female Khaki Campbell ducklings, an awesome egg laying breed, and a favorite breed of mine.



And the real stars! Six Toulouse goslings! These are awesome tame heavy geese. Already they are super friendly, they follow us around and nibble on anything they can reach. I can pick them up and they just "talk" to me without squirming. I plan on holding onto 1.2, or 2.2, not sure yet, as they pair up for life. They are an excellent meat goose as well, but hubby already said they are too cute to eat, and any extras will have to be sold. He's such a softie.

(Though I sorta agree!)







Please don't mind the mess! Waterfowl are horrendously messy birds, and these were taken while they were in the small pen, and no matter how much I clean, they just mess it up again!