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Three Mallards Paddled Up for Grandpa's Grain. Domino Took a Surprising Approach.

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Three mallards paddle right up to the stone edge of the pond, bills dipping eagerly into the grain floating on the water. Grandpa crouches low with a handful of seed, letting it trickle through his fingers and smiling to himself as the ducks jostle for the best spot. A drake's glossy green head shines in the late sun. Seated on the grass just beside him, Domino looks on with tidy white paws and a surprisingly composed expression, more curious onlooker than would-be hunter.

Feeding ducks is a beloved pastime, and what you offer matters. Bread is a common choice, but it has little nutritional value for waterfowl, and leftover soggy bread can foul ponds. Better options include cracked corn, oats, birdseed, chopped lettuce, or thawed frozen peas, offered in small amounts the birds can finish. Many parks have their own rules about feeding wildlife, so it's worth checking signs before you start. As for cats near water birds, supervision is wise. Even a laid-back cat can be tempted by flapping wings, and ducks can be surprisingly bold in defending their space.

For now, everyone is behaving beautifully. The ducks are busy with their snack, Grandpa is enjoying the show, and Domino seems content to watch the whole thing from a dignified distance.

It takes a special kind of calm to share an afternoon with a cat and three ducks at once, and Grandpa makes it look easy.

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