Dogs play porch potatoes.
Cats laze by windows.
Goats hide in their houses.
So do sheep.
Chickens head for overhangs.
Gardens soak….
…..and hills sigh.
But ducks…..
Ducks love rain.
Ducks get right out in it. No cowering or hiding. No napping or running for cover.
Ducks know a good thing when they see it.
For when it rains….
….the most bashful animals in the barnyard….
….rule.
When It Rains
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jan 'n' tn says:
Duck: Thank you Lord, for filling the pool. We’ll overlook the chicken pooo and mud…just to get wet. This is such a cute story and awsome animal pics. Good job.
On May 28, 2009 at 3:22 am
Kathy Lormand says:
I am new to your site. I find myself looking forward to see what’s new everyday. I have a cat question for you, if you have time. I too have just finished a new home and it won’t be long before I move my six furry children. How long did you keep them in the pantry? I’ve had anywhere between 10 days and six months suggested for not letting them out. I enjoy your pictures very much. Thanks.
On May 28, 2009 at 3:31 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
I kept the cats inside for several weeks, I can’t remember exactly how long now. I did have several of them get lost once I let them out. If you look under the cat section on my Barn page, you’ll see the story of Finding Sugar, who was lost the longest. I don’t think they would have gotten lost, though, except for some dog issues that were going on at the time. It’s hard to move cats, so I feel your pain and your worry! Eventually, it all worked out, but it was stressful at the time.
On May 28, 2009 at 4:33 am
Sarah says:
Check out the smile on the duck’s face in the penultimate pic!
Brilliant!
On May 28, 2009 at 3:34 am
The Jillybean says:
They would love it here then, almost the whole month of May it has rained here. I am SICK of the rain. Now give it a few weeks and we will be praying for rain I am sure, but for now, I want just a little sun.
On May 28, 2009 at 3:36 am
Patty says:
Oh how wonderful for those ducks! I can’t wait to see them happily swimming and splashing around in their pond. I just love ducks!
On May 28, 2009 at 4:08 am
Kathie says:
That giant puppy is magical. In no time at all the new dog has found a warm and safe place to sleep.
On May 28, 2009 at 4:20 am
heidiannie says:
I must be part duck, because I love the rain. Great photos, Suzanne!
On May 28, 2009 at 4:22 am
sewhorsey says:
Hi Suzanne,
I am just adoring your blog!
We keep a small farm ourselves and you sure hit the duck nail on the head. I just released a pair of white crested ducks and caught them out in their first rain. They were plopped down in the middle of an abandoned barnyard just looking up at the raindrops in happy wonder. Ducks are always the only ones out in the rain.
Thanks so much for your regular posting, Amy
On May 28, 2009 at 4:33 am
Wheezay says:
Thank you for making my day, I loved the duck pictures and story, they were awesome !!
On May 28, 2009 at 4:35 am
Sandy says:
I LOVE the pictures of the DUCKS … frankly they are all so perfect. Thank you for a lovely journey and a fresh appreciation for rain … as we have two more days of it to go up here in MA. Two down, two to go. -Sandy
On May 28, 2009 at 4:40 am
Fencepost says:
Cute story! And awesome pictures.
On May 28, 2009 at 5:27 am
Jayme aka The Coop Keeper says:
What a sweet adorable cozy post! Love the pics! I’m shopping for a new camera, and I’m really liking how great your photos turn out. Are you really happy with it? Is there anything about it that you DON’T like?
I check your site everyday!
On May 28, 2009 at 5:56 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
I love my camera! I’d marry it if it was legal. 🙂
On May 28, 2009 at 7:35 am
feathrencox says:
Oh yeah and I love your camera too! I want pics like that of my barnyard critters so i can frame them and put them on my kitchen wall!
On May 28, 2009 at 7:40 am
Nancy in Atlanta says:
I LOVE this post – shucks, I love all your posts! But showcasing the ducks on a rainy day was brilliant. I love seeing the closeups of the duck bills – they SMILE! And the porch puppies look so very content….
On May 28, 2009 at 6:15 am
Box Call says:
Such great pictures. I started reading your column in the Charleston Daily Mail and coming to Chickens in the Road is now a daily ritual.
On May 28, 2009 at 6:23 am
Stephanie says:
what adorable little faces… 🙂
On May 28, 2009 at 6:27 am
Sarah says:
I LOVE that picture of those two dogs. 🙂 The little one is curled up so tight against his friend. So sweet! My dogs love each other but they sure don’t curl up together.
At our last house there was a pond nearby with two white ducks. A cute couple. I loved it when it rained because they always came out of the pond and splashed around in the puddles. It could’ve been raining buckets but they were splashing around and having a blast the whole time. I loved driving by the pond on rainy days just so I could see those ducks and how happy they were.
On May 28, 2009 at 6:30 am
Judy D says:
Thanks for starting my day with such great pictures. You’ve got yourself some very content and happy critters. 😉
On May 28, 2009 at 6:43 am
Lucy says:
I love these pictures. It’s so beautiful where you live. Pick a season. It always is. Especially in the rain. Which happenes here infrequently. Which really means … sometimes to never. I complain a lot. *sigh* Loved the ducks. Yesterday on my blog I posted a news thing that aired I don’t know when about a moma duck and her 12 little cuties. It’s one of those awwwww……things.
https://yupihavenoclue.blogspot.com/2009/05/if-it-looks-like-and-duck-and-quacks.html
On May 28, 2009 at 7:03 am
Robin G. says:
Okay, duck smirks completely made my morning.
On May 28, 2009 at 7:32 am
feathrencox says:
This blog is SO true! My goats, chickens, and other creatures do the same thing, but my goodness, my ducks are rulers of the yard when it rains! Are your ducks as LOUD as mine? I have guineas also and my ducks are BY FAR louder than the guineas! Funny how different barnyards work. :heart:
On May 28, 2009 at 7:39 am
Leah says:
It’s the ducks turn to shine! “He said it does’nt matter how much I splash and splatter,I’m just a lttle ducky after all!” 🙂
On May 28, 2009 at 7:41 am
Claudia W. says:
How do you get anything done? I would just want to sit and soak all the wonderfulness of your farm in each day. Of course I realizre that without all of your hard work the farm wouldn’t exist, but oh! I would love to sit and enjoy everything!
The fur and feathered babies are all so adorable. They look so content in their lives with you.
On May 28, 2009 at 7:54 am
Cece says:
What a great post!! I love the picture of the dogs cuddling, so sweet. Glad the ducks got their turn to shine for a few. LOL
Cece
On May 28, 2009 at 9:08 am
Ellen says:
Suzanne, this is the perfect example of why you should be writing children’s books. You’ve essentially done one in this post. It’s charming.
Ellen
On May 28, 2009 at 10:12 am
Rachel says:
Great entry!! :happyflower:
On May 28, 2009 at 10:15 am
Claudia says:
When it rains here, we say it is time for a duck party…. our ducks love the rain and the puddles too! Love the pictures! :sun:
On May 28, 2009 at 10:45 am
Linda says:
I love your ducks. Great post. It put a smile on my face! Thank You
On May 28, 2009 at 10:47 am
Ms E says:
Wonderful story and pics, I had no idea where it was headed till the end, luv it!!! Keep up the great work… 🙂
On May 28, 2009 at 10:49 am
Alison says:
fantastic photos!
On May 28, 2009 at 11:15 am
jean says:
That last photo is perfect. It is so clear and crisp, great job.
On May 28, 2009 at 11:34 am
Bee says:
♪Five little ducks went out to play.♪
That looks like a perfect day to me. Falling rain, a big front porch with sleeping dogs and ducks waddling all around. Ahhhhhh.
On May 28, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Estella says:
Duck smiles make my day!
On May 28, 2009 at 1:22 pm
The Retired One says:
Every picture in this post was adorable! The ducks do rule don’t they?
The cat was so beautiful, I almost purred myself!
On May 28, 2009 at 1:25 pm
trish says:
I agree that this was like reading a childrens book. Really enjoyable. Wish my grandaughtrer was here. I will save it for her.
Thank you. :woof:
On May 28, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Melissa Marsh says:
Gorgeous photos as always, Suzanne. And oh, how I wish I had a rainy day back home on my family farm…
On May 28, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Sheryl says:
Those pups are so cute cuddled together and what a great bunch of glorious ducks!
Good pics too! (I want ducks too!)
On May 28, 2009 at 2:09 pm
KentuckyFarmGirl says:
Hi Suzanne! I love your duck pics! They are so cute. I have the same camera and I love mine as well. All the pics on my blog were taken with it if anyone wants to see more samples.
On May 28, 2009 at 3:21 pm
kristy - wheres my damn answer says:
LOVE the photos of the DUCKS!!
On May 28, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Yvonne says:
You have the most wonderful life and great talent with your pictures and stories. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I too first learned of your blog by reading the Charleston Daily Mail and faithfully read it each and every day! (Part of my evening routine.)
I have been lucky enough the past four years to have a Mallard couple visiting us each spring – they are beautiful, and they stick to each other like glue and love the rain puddles in my yard.
On May 28, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Lovin a Farmboy says:
I love the ducks! Your pictures make me miss Farmboy’s ducks!
On May 28, 2009 at 7:07 pm
WKF says:
That second picture of the duck, has got to be the happiest Duck I’ve ever seen! :happyfeet:
On May 28, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Jodie says:
Lucky Ducks!
On May 28, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Kat says:
Delightful!
On May 28, 2009 at 9:01 pm
robin says:
:snoopy: i love the rain too! nice photos of the ducks…do they have names? as everyone else on farm.
On May 29, 2009 at 1:42 pm
paige says:
:pawprint: My new puppy must be part duck.
On May 29, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Jan Mecke says:
:heart: I’m in love with your ducks!!!
On May 31, 2009 at 6:11 am
sandyz says:
These are such great photos. I love your blog and congrats to your son….
On May 31, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Mikki says:
I love ducks in the rain !!! :happyfeet: :happyfeet: :happyfeet:
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