Welcome to another Flock Friday, my weekly update on our ducks and chickens.

Let’s start with the ducks. Here they are on our pond, with Bert, the male Buff, flapping his wings:

You can see the green sheen on Gill’s black feathers:

A little closer:

By the duck house ramp:

On the ramp (with the duck house sign visible):

Inside the duck house, eating:

A rapid egress due to a random freak out:

Ducks resting on the pond bank:

Closer:

Ducks and fish in the pond, shortly before sunset; those ripples aren’t rain, but fish going for food:

Ducks at dusk:

On to the chicks; they are getting so big, but still not fully grown, and still peeping instead of clucking:

And the older chickens, enjoying treats:

Finally, some fluffy butts: