, 2006

Jump to Breaking News -   Live Ducks news Jump to www:Duck News - & NEWS about ducks Jump to More News - Variety of viewables     Sebastian Sebastian passed away on December 26, 2007. Her owner Sharon DeMeola created a moving memorial to honor Sebastian's life. What makes this story especially touching was Sebastian's physical challenges and Sharon's incredible courage and love to care for this very special duck. Watch Sebastian's Video Memorial on YouTube Read Sebastian's Story on HandicappedPets.com The links to Sebastians memorial pages are permanently located on Liveducks Memorial page Greg and I visited Memphis, Tennessee on business recently and had the pleasure of spending some time at the world famous Peabody Hotel. The Peabody is most famous for a group of Mallard ducks who inhabit the lobby's main fountain everyday from 11:00am until 5:00pm. They are led by Duckmaster Jason Sensat from their rooftop "Duck Palace" down the elevator to the lobby floor, where they march to the fountain. At the end of the day they repeat the march in reverse and return to their rooftop home for the night.   • See our video of the Peabody Duck March! 640x480 | 320x240 [opens a new window] According to the Duckmaster, these ducks were just 5 weeks old and had only been performing the routine for two weeks! They catch on fast, and it didn't hurt that their morning breakfast was waiting in the fountain. Some reports say that before the ducks, alligators and turtles were originally tried in the fountain without success, but according to the Memphis hotel's own accounts, it began as a prank and turned into a tradition that's lasted since the 1940's. Back in the day, it was legal to use live duck decoys for hunting. After a day of hunting and indulging in Tennessee sippin' whiskey (a.k.a. Jack Daniels), the hotel manager and a friend decided to leave the decoys in the lobby fountain. The next morning a crowd had gathered and the response was so great that the ducks became a permanent part of the hotel's history. The Hotel is listed on the National Trust Historic Hotels of America. The Peabody is a wonderful place to visit or stay when you are in Memphis. On my News page (scroll down to articles) there is a link to a story about the Peabody Ducks that goes into more detail. You may visit their website at www.PeabodyMemphis.com. There are two other Peabody hotels located in Orlando Florida and Little Rock Arkansas that carry on the proud tradition of the daily Duck March that started in Memphis. This elevator is off limits to people with the exception of the Duckmaster! The stairs are put into position while the ducks make the journey from their rooftop home The stairs are taken away and the ducks are in the fountain Here I am with Jason Sensat, who is only the fourth person to hold the Duckmaster title since 1941 The world famous Peabody Ducks have their very own "Ducks Palace" on the roof Winner of the "Totally Adorable" Award   Even ducklings like to visit Live Ducks!   Pixie and Poppet enjoy Live Ducks Photo Gallery Small Changes Today for a Healthier Planet Tomorrow! Spring Edition Green Shopping Here's a resource you will want to bookmark. Find products ranging from organic clothing to cleaners at TheFindGreen.com. You will be happy to know that most naturally based products work much better than the chemical alternative. They generally last longer and are safer for you and your loved ones. I suffer from all kinds of allergies, so changing to these kinds of products was a necessity. I can tell you firsthand that it not only feels good for your body, it's good for your soul. Low Impact Living The name says it all. LowImpactLiving.com shows what impact you are having on your environment now and offers doable solutions for reducing your carbon footprint. There are lots of products available - some at very reasonable prices, some not so inexpensive. The Impact Calculator is eye-opening. Try some of the recommended projects and see how much energy and money you can save. Get your kids involved by teaching them how to conserve. As a country, we can be extremely wasteful and that has got to change if we expect to live well into the future. Saving the Best for Last For those of us who kinda worry about the state of things, and at the very least you care... Here's a website and company I have firsthand experience with. They deliver quicker than most and they feature products that are soooooooo much better for our planet, our health and our lives.I can endorse this one. Good Humans Live Ducks says "Go, Green, Go!" The Duck Cam has a Brand New Home!   Update: 2 ducks added to the flock! You'll notice that the Duck Cam is showing brand new images. That's because one of our most loyal supporters and dear friends Di and Davey McIlrath have taken over the Duck Cam. You will see their ten gorgeous Pekins and one Cayuga doing what duckies do best, quacking and having a great time! Are you ready for some really cool Duck Cam action from Pennsylvania? We sure are!   Chloe and Puddles, the newest flock members New Page Added to the Website!   NEW!!! In the Road Ducks section I've added a new page called "Transporting Ducks". It goes over the details of how to mail an adult duck (or two) or transport them safely via airplane. For people needing to find homes for their ducks like we had to recently, this section will be a great help. Read about certificates of health, regulations, the best carrier, hydration methods and more. Trouble and Munchkin check out their new home and friend, Quackers Live Ducks Loves to Help   Wow, I still get "goosebumps" every time a note or letter comes in thanking us for providing this website.   Newly-hatched cutie! From Phoenix, Arizona: "We received 18 cayuga duck eggs about 30 days ago and on July 5th one duck emerged with much help. The next morning we awoke to 4 wet ducklings in the incubator, stumbling around like drunk sailors bumping around the other eggs. By noon three more had hatched. My two sons and our neighbor's children witnessed the last two hatchings. We have learned so much from your web site and have been so encouraged." -Kim Murphy, Cyndi-Marie Myers, Elias and Marcus, and Franklin, Eleanor, and Abe the Cayuga ducklings Check out the amazing hatching story and photos on their family blog UPDATE: Check the Older Blogs link at the bottom for some duck photos, the original ones have moved.  Hint: start at the bottom of the webpage since latest pictures are posted first This one is from Liz, Andie and Stevie Przychowicz, all the way from Pennsauken, New Jersey, along with a donation from the kids: "Thanks to your website we have a healthy, happy 3 year old Call Duck. We got most of our care and tips from you! Quackers thanks you too!! Here is her picture. She is mostly a house duck, but she enjoys her time outside, even in the snow!" Quackers, the gorgeous year old Call Duck enjoys the snow! Check This Out, People!   This is why we continue to do what we do as animal lovers and people people :0) . . . Hi Lori and Greg, I was out shooting some pictures and video at a friend's barn last weekend and had occasion to meet the attached new friend: Julio Since I publish DogExplorer.com and another title on horses (as well as another on aviation) it should come as no surprise I like animals. Well, I really enjoyed Julio. He was a rescue/adoption by the barn owner who told me Julio won't let anyone touch him unless you catch and pick him up. I never tried to catch him, but by the end of the day I was scratching his chest and rubbing between his wings. Wanting to bring him safe treats on my next visit I found your great site. Feel free to add the picture to your gallery if you'd like. Looks like you are dog people too (from the about us page on your site). Julio, Mister Fantastico! Your Donations Really Help   We rely on help from you to keep doing what we do here at Live Ducks. Please Help Live Ducks Survive WE'RE ALWAYS HERE TO HELP DID YOU REALIZE THAT LIVE DUCKS HAS 193 SEPARATE WEBPAGES AND THOUSANDS OF IMAGES? IT HAS COST US TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO KEEP THIS WEBSITE ONLINE FOR MORE THAN A DECADE. THE INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT VALUE IS STILL THE VERY BEST QUALITY YOU WILL FIND ON THE WEB. I'M NOT ASKING FOR MUCH, JUST ONE DOLLAR... Take the "Spend a Buck for a Duck" challenge to help me make it through another year. It costs more than $400.00 per month to keep the Duck Cam and Live Ducks website up and running. (Not including web design, administration and updates). Pleeeease help today!!! DONATE TO LIVE DUCKS or Send ONE DOLLAR to Lori Goodman / Live Ducks 600 West 7th Street, Suite 310 Los Angeles, CA 90017 U S A Please just send one dollar, that's all I ask for your continued use of my website.     New Fuzzy Ducks Have Arrived!   Just Ducks has the BEST ducky and piggy gifts for sale anytime with new items arriving throughout the year. Davids ducks and pigs are not mainstream. They are either rare or ones you can't get readily. He stocks tens of thousands of ducks and pigs - there's something for everybody! David personally packs everything with extreme care and oversees shipping. He can send to pretty much anywhere and you might even get a personal note in the package as a bonus! Take it from me, a repeat customer, and now a lifetime friend. If you want a first class gift, David's products are the best and nicely priced. You can't go wrong, even for a fussy recipient. Who wouldn't love a duck or pig that represents their own unique personality? A Special Treat Just For You!   How cool to receive an email from renowned artist and writer Sarah-Lynn Brown. She said a couple years ago she found Live Ducks and was inspired to write a duck character named Delbert into her comic book. She used Trouble and Mischief as subjects. Here's a sneak peak. There are larger sizes and more art on my Duck World "Fun Stuff" Duck Drawings & Art page. What a wonderful surprise and an honor! Original Art by Sarah-Lynn Brown Get Smart!   Yearn to Learn | Need to Read Us "eggsperts" from all over the planet have been trying to educate humans for many years now that domestics and wild ducks are NOT THE SAME! Live Ducks Fans know the drill, of course. But, just in case you need a refresher course or are new around here you can learn about duck differences right smack-dab on this website. My article: "Breaking the Bread Habit" explains in simple terms why domestics and wild ducks are not to be confused. Teachers & Educators Teachers, you should learn and have your kids study a couple of articles from this website. Get other expert opinions before you attempt a classroom hatching project. Educate Yourself Whatever you do in this world we share with amazing and beautiful animals, above all use a bit of common sense and be responsible. Refrain from feeding animals that are not kept as your own pets. Teach your kids and others to admire animals from afar so animals can continue to live in the beauty of their own natural surroundings. And unless you're a trained wildlife expert or rehabilitator: "Always leave wildlife in the wild." *** Only trained wildlife experts should intervene if there are situations that require help. "A fed duck is a DEAD duck" ANY Wildlife you feed is a dead friend indeed. Don't rely on my word, ask any wildlife expert or look it up on the Internet for yourself to learn how feeding ANY wildlife is deadly to all species, including us humans. Countless programs are in place (most awaiting major funding) to get the word out Officially. Avian Flu Updates   Concerned about Avian Flu? The buzz may have died down a bit, but the threat isn't gone. Be smart by educating yourself. Keep up on the latest updates... IMPORTANT: Get your facts straight from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Department of State websites. See travel warnings, fact sheets, commonly asked questions about the bird flu and much more. Also see WebMD.com for information about medications that may (or may not) prevent or treat, but are cited by authorities as reliable. Just the facts, Ma'am. Jump to Duck News Articles on this Page Have you Donated Yet?   Live Ducks relies on donations for survival, so please help if you can. Though my VIQ program has been suspended for awhile, you can still sneak in a question when you make a donation. Thanks for helping! :> Live Ducks Tip Jar Duckling Diary is Open!   It's permanently located as a button on the Main Menu to your left. Wait'll you see all the fantastic photos. It might take some time to load them all because I kept the quality higher in a few cases where detail was important. You deserve to see every precious feather!   :> See the Duckling Diary Swimming is so much fun More to get Egg-cited About   What do you do when you find a duck? What do you do if you have a duck and can't keep it? You'll find almost everything under the sun on my website to help you take better care of your ducks, find links to organizations that can help where I can't, and much more. Use the search feature at top right, Main Menu to your left and Duck World Menu to your right. Newcomers are encouraged to use the welcome page found by clicking on the "New to Live Ducks?" graphic at the very top center of the website. Buzz on the street........................ Get my duckling care flyers into your local pet stores. Get off your keister, print flyers to help ducks. DO IT NOW Problem keeping your duck? STOP!!! Do not dump it into the wild!! Before you do anything, call a rescue organization or local animal shelter to explore responsible options. Thou shalt not dump!   Domestic duck breeds can NOT be dumped into the wild or urban waters if they don't work out. Read "Are You Ready For a Duck?" to find out the real facts about duck ownership - not exactly the stuff the pet shops tell ya to sell ya... If your duck is injured or sick see a vet right away!!! NEVER rely on any online resource for help in an emergency Emergency care for anyone - DUCKS included: - Stop the bleeding - Calm the victim - Call for professional help - Get away from any danger If it's not an emergency situation, try my Help & Rescue page for common sense ideas on how to find help. Lack of money is not an acceptable excuse to delay treatment. A good vet will work with you. Before you bring a duck home or get involved with one: Read my articles on these and other important subjects: • Are you Ready for a Duck? • Giving up Your Ducks? Wait Just a Second! • Giving Ducks as a Gifts (A must read) • Breaking the Bread Habit • Feeding Wild Ducks - Why you shouldn't Do your part to make a duck's life safer, happier, better

[ Stories not published on this website open a new window ] Worth Quacking About :::: Articles I've written are now in their own section called Articles. See "Duck World" (menu to your right) or click here. February 12, 2007   Cupertino Goose Ducks | Near-death and Resurrection "It was laying perpendicular to the car. It's little legs were over its body." Full Story January 10, 2006   Avian Flu | CDC Reports What You Should Know • Key Facts   • Infection in Humans   • Questions & Answers   • Avian Flu FAQ (From World Health Organization) Full Story December 29, 2005   Avian Flu Fact Sheet | US Department of State "A number of countries have reported cases of avian influenza, commonly referred to as 'bird flu' in their domestic and wild bird populations." Full Story February 15, 2004   Bread and Ducks Don't Mix | Poor Diet Attributed to Fatalities "Ducks and other birds gobble the stuff up like candy until they are full...death can come in a matter of months". Full Story April 16, 2003   Business Wire | CDC reports baby ducks may cause salmonella "As the CDC report shows, farmyard or pet chicks and ducklings are also a risk, especially for children." Full Story

[ Stories not published on this website open a new window ] Peabody Ducks   The world famous Peabody ducks strut their stuff and maintain a famous hotel tradition. How do they get those ducks from the lobby fountain to their rooftop home? (Too bad about the popup ads, but it's still worth seeing.) Full story Photo Gallery

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