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Grandpa Held Out Crumbs and a Dozen Ducks Showed Up

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Crouched at the edge of the pond, Gus holds out a handful of crumbs, and the ducks paddle closer with hopeful quacks. Juniper the Ragdoll sits next to him on the grassy bank, her gray ears pointed toward the water and her blue eyes wide at the sight of so many birds. A fence runs behind them, and the pond ripples in the cool light. A few dried leaves float on the water, and somewhere out of frame a couple of late arrivals are paddling in to join the party.

Feeding ducks is a classic outing, but it is worth doing carefully. Bread is not very good for waterfowl, and wildlife groups often suggest healthier choices such as oats, peas, or cracked corn, in small amounts. Keep a cat close or on a harness when ducks are around, since cats may chase them and ducks can nip back. Wash your hands after touching wild birds and the water's edge, as it is the sensible thing to do. Ducks do best when they find most of their food naturally, so treats should stay small and occasional.

Juniper has probably never seen so many feathered visitors at once, and she is deciding how to feel about it. Gus stays calm and generous, and the ducks grow bolder. It is a gentle outing with a lot to look at. Nobody is going home hungry, or unimpressed.

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