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Our Aviary and Pens
When we moved to Utah in June 2014, we had the flock in a temporary aviary for several weeks while we closed on our house and designed the permanent aviary. Once the house was ours, we drew up plans...
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Social Media Mayhem
NOTE: This is a long post, so grab a cup of tea or a martini and get comfy. Also, this post includes one or more graphic images. So read at your own risk. A few days ago, our lovely Petunia passed away...
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The Story of Joey Goose
On Monday, February 13, 2017, Joey goose passed away at the veterinarian’s office. His passing was quite a surprise and definitely caught us off guard. On Thursday he seemed his usual self. He had fun...
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Farewell to Teddy Crispin
Teddy came to us in February 2014 after being surrendered to our Seattle avian veterinarian. He had a severe leg infection that had gone systemic, and he was so sick he couldn’t hold himself up. Our...
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Neighbor Kitty
Lately, we have a new kitty who hangs out with the ducks and clucks. We’re not sure what this girl’s name is, but she loves to chill in and around and on the aviary and watch for rodents. She takes...
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Migratory Birds Dying at Decker Lake
For a County that Claims to Value the Environment, Decker Lake Sure Doesn’t Show It Right now, birds at Decker Lake in Salt Lake County are dying at an alarming rate. Migratory birds depend on the...
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Decker Lake Update
UPDATE: We held two clean-ups at Decker Lake and have paused for the winter. Stay tuned for info this spring on future clean-up efforts. We’re also hoping to work with stormwater management to ensure...
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Dumped Domestic Ducks: Highland Glen
Highland Glen Park pond is a typical Utah fishing pond with an unfortunate problem of dumped domestic ducks. Let’s detail the many problems with dumped domestic ducks in public parks and ponds by using...
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Happy Holidays 2020
Happy 2020 Holidays and/or Merry Christmas It’s been 15+ years since I’ve successfully written, printed and mailed Christmas cards, so I’m finally giving up hope that I’ll ever get that done and...
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UPDATED: Sugarhouse Park Dumped Animals
UPDATE: DISREGARD MY PLEAS. WE WERE ABLE TO RESCUE THE DUCKS TODAY, DECEMBER 30TH. SPECIAL THANKS TO TAD, JARED, CEEJAY, SHANNON AND JESSICA. You can easily see the 15 domestic ducks because none of...
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