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The Ducklings Splashed in the Creek While the Cat Stayed Dry

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On the muddy bank of a tiny creek, a cream Scottish Fold sits with her folded ears flat and her round eyes fixed on the water. Four yellow ducklings paddle and splash in front of her, sending glittering droplets into the air, their little bills pointing toward each other and their feet kicking happily. A blue bucket tipped on its side, a wooden fence, fallen leaves and a few stones frame the backyard scene. The cat's face has a serious, slightly worried look, as if she cannot quite understand why anyone would choose to be that wet, and she carefully keeps her paws on dry ground.

Ducklings love water, and splashing is natural for them, but very young ducklings do not yet have their waterproof feathers and can chill quickly, so swimming should be short, supervised and in warm weather. Shallow water is safest, and it should be clean. Scottish Folds are known for their folded ears and sweet, calm nature. Like all cats, they tend to dislike getting wet. A gentle observer like this is fine, but a cat should never be left alone with baby birds, and your vet or a poultry keeper can advise you on safe water time for ducklings.

While the ducklings splash happily, the cat remains cool and dry. Everyone has found the spot that suits them best.

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