Feeling Hot Hot Hot

It has been unseasonably warm here. 

To encourage cool thoughts I'm posting a picture 

of Dobby and Ducky Barnes 

playing in the sprinkler. 

It's hard to believe that this was only two months ago.
Dobby's head is now all green and Ducky's is solid grey.

Mud Puddles

I often say that ducks are the toddlers of the poultry family.

Don't you wish all toddlers

stayed so clean while playing in the mud?

Ducky Barnes and his well oiled feathers

enjoying a mud puddle. 

More Crafty Duck Fun!

Today I created another new Indiegogo Perk for 

the Help Dobby Find His Dream Duck campaign. 

I'm having fun coming up with duck themed projects.

Today's new perk is a child sized duck washcloth and finger puppet.

It's been mentioned that the washcloth idea might be cute

as a baby's hat. 

Stay tuned to see what I come up with next!

Fairy Wings

Feathers or Fairy Wings?

Feather Bouquet

You can receive feathers as a Perk from Dobby's Indiegogo.
 

Rescues and Sanctuaries for Domestic Ducks

If you've taken the time to visit Dobby's Indiegogo, you may have seen that by spreading the word about Dobby's quest to find a mate you are also helping to educate people about ducks, heritage breeds, and the organizations that are working to keep them alive. And you might have noticed that one of the goals of the campaign is to raise funds for organizations that care for domestic waterfowl:

Dobby realizes he's just one duck in a world full of ducks who need a mate, food, and a safe place to live. Out of every $100 contributed, a minimum of $10 will be donated to an organization that helps domestic ducks, such as  waterfowl rescues and preservation centers.  The organizations selected to receive these donations will be announced before the end of the campaign.

Here are three sanctuaries from across the country that are working to help ducks in need and educate people about proper duck care. 

Lucky Duck Rescue & Sanctuary, in California, 
"Like" them on facebook HERE

Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary, in Connecticut, 
"Like" them on facebook HERE  

Feathered Angels, in Tennessee, 
"Like" them on facebook HERE

Be sure to "Like" Dobby The Duck on facebook, too. 
Having pictures of ducks in your facebook feed can be 
an awesome way to have a better day. 

Ducks That Don't Poop!

There are a lot of people who are asking you for money, I get that. And, an Indiegogo to raise money for a duck can seem pretty frivolous when there are people fundraising for much more serious reasons. A duck needing a mate and a safe place to live doesn't really matter all that much when compared to many of the stories that are in the news, or the life and death struggles that are being faced every day by human beings.

Because of this, I want to make it clear that I'm not just asking you for money, I'm also hoping to offer you something you want in return. That sounds like a line, but it's true. I'm doing my best to come up with perks that you will want, and I realize that not everyone wants to hatch duck eggs or have ducklings. Today I added a perk for those of you who prefer ducks that don't poop. 

A duck made from recycled sweaters! 

I'll be adding more perks in the next week. If you "like" Dobby's facebook page (here) you'll be one of the first to know when the new perks have been added.   

A giant Thank You! 

to Susie, Kristin, Jen, Dan, and Adrienne

for their contributions toward

Helping Dobby Find His Dream Duck!!

Your support means so much to me and to Dobby, too.

Tomorrow's post will focus on organizations that help domestic waterfowl. 

See you then. :) 

Duck Feet or Dragon Wings?

Have you ever noticed that duck feet look remarkably like

Dragon Wings?