A Guardian Meets his New Charges.

Now that our little magpie ducklings are getting bigger we are trying to get them some more time outside in the sun. Vitamin D is healthy for everyone!

During yesterday's field trip excursion to the backyard pool, we also let Aslan out to meet his newest little charges. We had him on a leash just to be on the safe side, since we weren't entirely sure how he might react to them. I'm so proud to report he did GREAT!! Although we are still a little cautious until he proves himself...he seems to be quite enamored with the baby ducks and eager to keep watch over them. We are elated, because we can definitely use an extra babysitter around here!

Here are some video clips and photos from yesterday's introduction. After some pool time fun, we then put them in a clean tub in the sun so they could preen and dry off before going back inside.

Baby poultry are A LOT of work, but the cuteness factor sure helps make it all worthwhile!!