As the Duck Quacks...

I know everyone has been waiting with bated breath to learn the next installment of the Round Rock Lake Forest duck saga. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you read on (for those of you who would like to catch up with the story, please read "Life in The Rock" from 7/15/05

6/02/05
Subject: Ducks

Hi Everyone,

As most of you are aware, one of our 5 new ducks was removed from the pond shortly after it's arrival in Lake Forest. Now, a second duck is in trouble. She appears to have sustained a serious injury to her neck, to the extent that the remaining ducks are treating her as an outcast, and are even actually, in their natural instinct for preservation, trying to kill her.

The injured duck is going to be removed from the pond, and will go to someone who will, if it is possible, set her broken neck. If this is possible, after that she will need to go into rehab before being returned to the pond.

In addition, it has been decided by the HOA board to purchase a number of hatchling ducks and geese for the pond. The catch is, they need to be cared for for about 2 months before they can be released into the pond, able to take care of themselves.

So - here is what is needed.

First of all, if the existing duck can be rehabbed, someone who will take her in and care for her until she has recovered well enough to be released back into the pond.

In addition, a number of volunteers to each take a couple of the hatchlings and rear them for about 2 months. This would involve feeding them and giving them water, and also a small pool - like one of the hard, plastic children's pools - for them to swim in.

This could maybe be a cul-de-sac or street project, where a number of families could take turns looking after them.

If someone was willing, an idea might also be to have the rehabbing duck along with a couple of hatchlings - the older duck could "mother" the babies and the babies might feel a little more secure.

If anyone is interested in being a part of this, please contact Leigh Ann Thomas at 238 8170.

Thanks & regards,
Siobhan Scott.