Cocoa & Piney

Backyard Poultry

Khaki Campbells

Cocoa and Piney, the two smaller ducks, were now full grown at 4 pounds each. They were noticeably more active and faster than Daffy because of their long legs and slim bodies. Being a Pekin meat duck, Daffy was, well, chubby. The Khakis would quickly move off into the yard, as Daffy stood quacking "wait for me!" Of course, they paid no attention. When they were finally reunited, Daffy would scold them good-naturedly with a good deal more quacking.

Grazing

The Khaki Campbells were like twins and always stuck together, both chasing the same bugs and grazing the same spot of grass. They loved to roam the yard with their heads down and necks outstretched. It was so funny to watch one running in a zigzag pattern after a bug or moth! The ducks had become more shy now, running and flapping when we tried to catch them. Piney was the friendliest one of the Khakis, and did seem to enjoy having its soft down feathers stroked.

Pool

The one place Daffy had an advantage was in the pond. Having almost outgrown the little kiddie pool, Daffy allowed one duck at most in with it at a time. Piney, being the most gentle and smallest of the trio, was usually the one to be expelled from the pool. It stood patiently watching Cocoa swim with Daffy, and jumped in as soon the Pekin climbed out.