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A white and tan Jack Russell Terrier sleeps in a woven hammock beside a row of yellow ducklings. 2 / 36

The Terrier Never Stops Moving. Then the Ducklings Lined Up Beside Him.

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The hammock on the porch has become a nursery. A white and tan Jack Russell Terrier sleeps with his chin resting on the rope weave and his eyelids drawn down, and lined up against his side is a neat row of fuzzy yellow ducklings. Their little orange bills point in the same direction and their eyes are bright. Beyond the porch rail, a potted aloe and a few pairs of sandals sit in the warm light.

Jack Russell Terriers are bundles of energy, originally bred to hunt small game, so a calm nap is a rare treat. Their lively nature means they need regular exercise, and a tired terrier is often a peaceful one. Ducklings, meanwhile, huddle together for warmth, which is why they snuggle so closely. Young ducklings need a heat source because they cannot regulate their body temperature well in the first weeks. If a dog is near them, always keep the interaction supervised, since a terrier's instincts can switch on quickly. Your vet can suggest the right setup for any baby birds.

What a sweet reversal: the dog that usually can't sit still is holding perfectly quiet, and the ducklings that usually can't stop waddling are lined up in a calm row. The hammock sways a tiny bit. Even the terrier's ears, so used to twitching, have gone soft. For this one afternoon, the porch is the quietest place in the neighborhood.

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