We love swimming!
The girls were delighted to have something deep enough to actually swim in. First, I had to figure out a way for them to get into and out of the tank, and they had to figure out how to use it. I love watching them learn something new. They inspected the stairs I built for them, dabbled at delicious imaginary food while they got a closer look, and finally one of them just casually tried it out--splash! Now they all race up the stairs as fast as they can. To help them get out, I used the paint tray strainer I had used with their indoor pool. They're still getting the hang of that. Usually they just flap and flop. But they spend as long as they can playing in the water. Maisy, who invented the flap and chase game earlier, came up with a new idea. She dives under the water and comes up under one of her sisters, causing astonished squawks. Very sorry not have pictures of that!
Rube Goldberg's Pool Stairs
Mom says it's time to get out.
Feathers everywhere, and the ducks have turned a paler shade of brown. They're right on schedule, too. They must have read the manual.
Look, Mom, we're molting!
And this happened:
Glad spring is back!
They are getting so big!
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