T&Q stay so cool at fiery Fenland HQ

WHAT'S UP, DUCK? T&Q are playing it cool in the heat

HOT OFF THE PRESS:
Why do ducks watch the news?
To see the feather forecast!

REMEMBER those cute little yellow things who/which hatched almost four weeks ago (see previous posts) at Fenland HQ? Tich and Quackers have grown slightly, wouldn't you agree? They now overshadow mum when they stand tall, they are very inquisitive, they eat exceedingly well and are quite noisy in a whistly sort of way. In fact, they are bordering on being mini hooligans, albeit tame 'uns.
As soon as we put food out, they appear out of nowhere, rocking from side to side like a couple of Keystone Cops. They don't corner that well but they most definitely eat for Britain.
We bought yet another coop last week because they were growing so quickly it was apparent there soon wouldn't be enough room for ducklings and surrogate mum - the black Pekin called Rosemary. Fortunately, all have settled well in their new abode.
Furthermore, they share a pen with the other two bantams and all get on famously. The feathers are not flying.
Maternal Rosemary initially stepped in aggressively if the others seemed to be getting too close to her babies, but she quickly realised they were not a threat to T&Q so she dropped the rolling pin, took off the boxing gloves and the status quo was restored.
The heatwave - talk about extremes - doesn't seem to bother T&Q too much. They are taking everything in their clumsy stride and either drink from or stand in the trays and containers of water in their compound. The Met Office continue to issue obvious warnings about the hot weather while the rest of us swelter, but T&Q remain cool dudes throughout it all. It seems nothing can ruffle their feathers (which are just beginning to appear).

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PUT IT ON THE BILL: The gang inspect the newly-purchased
 home (top); Rosemary and her babies stay in the shade