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{{CatInfobox|name=The Ducks|image=Duckstare.jpg|caption=Two ducks stare into the camera|breed=Duck|coat=N/A|sex=N/A|rarity=Rare|appearance=Usually fully white OR black/white with red markings (muscovy)}}  
{{CatInfobox|name=The Ducks|image=Duckstare.jpg|caption=Two ducks stare into the camera|breed=Duck|coat=White, Muscovy, Rouen|sex=N/A|rarity=Uncommon|appearance=Fully white OR black/white with red markings (Muscovy) OR brown/white/green (Rouen)}}  


'''The Ducks''' are an unknown number of ducks that appear rarely at [[Baldie Carrot, the Cats' Protector]] (commonly known as the Duck Feeder due to the ducks that visit). The ducks will peck at the food and stare at the camera, making a loud clacking noise when their beak hits the feeder.  
'''The Ducks''' are an unknown number of ducks that appear rarely at [[Baldie and Carrot's Kitty Academy]] (commonly known as the Duck Feeder due to the ducks that visit). The [[Caretaker]] lets them out to use the feeder as a food source at certain times.  


== Behavior ==
== Behavior ==
[[File:Muscovybaldiecarrot2.gif|thumb|right|alt=A muscovy duck attacks Ms. Opera (GIF|250x250px|A muscovy duck attacks Ms. Opera (GIF)]]
[[File:Muscovybaldiecarrot2.gif|thumb|right|alt=A muscovy duck attacks Ms. Opera (GIF|250x250px|A muscovy duck attacks Ms. Opera '''(GIF)''']]
The ducks will usually appear for a short time, eating food quickly and leaving once it is finished. The only recorded sighting of a duck and a cat interacting is when [[Ms. Opera]] was attacked by a muscovy duck.  
The ducks will usually appear for a short time, eating food quickly and leaving once it is finished. When cats see the ducks approaching they will run away. The only recorded sighting of a duck and a cat interacting is when [[Ms. Opera]] was attacked by a muscovy duck.  


== Appearance ==  
== Appearance ==  
A variety of ducks visit the feeder. Usually, the ducks seen are fully white with orange beaks, or muscovy ducks, which are black and white with red markings around their eyes.  
There are 3 documented types of ducks that visit the Duck Feeder. 4 fully white ducks with orange beaks that can usually be seen together; Muscovy ducks, which are black and white with red markings around their eyes; and a Rouen duck, which has a brown and white body with a green head.
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File:Muscovyducktop.png|Muscovy duck seen from top view
File:Muscovyducktop.png|A muscovy duck seen from the top view
File:Ducktop.png|2 ducks seen from top view
File:Ducktop.png|2 ducks seen from top view
File:Baldiecarrotrouen1.jpg|A Rouen duck seen from top view
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*'''June 18, 2024:''' At around 7:39 AM (LFT), a muscovy duck visited the feeder. They ate all the available kibble, staring at the camera as they did so. After eating, they jumped up on the wall and stood in the same spot for around 20 minutes. Then, they walked away.
*'''June 18, 2024:''' At around 7:39 AM (LFT), a muscovy duck visited the feeder. They ate all the available kibble, staring at the camera as they did so. After eating, they jumped up on the wall and stood in the same spot for around 20 minutes. Then, they walked away.
*'''June 20, 2024:''' At 6:09 PM, a muscovy duck visited the feeder. They pecked at the food, then waddled away at 6:13 PM.
*'''June 20, 2024:''' At 6:09 PM, a muscovy duck visited the feeder. They pecked at the food, then waddled away at 6:13 PM.
[[File:Duckinvasion.gif|thumb|3 ducks seen in the invasion '''(GIF)'''|250x250px]]
*'''June 23, 2024:'''
**At 2:27 AM, 4 white ducks invaded the feeder. They ate with unparalleled speed, emptying a fair amount of kibble in just a few minutes. They all left around 2:30 AM. The same 4 ducks kept coming back multiple times in the night, scaring off any cats who wanted to eat.
**At 3:04 AM, a muscovy duck hesitantly approached the feeder. They ate most of what was dispensed before leaving at 3:10 AM when 2 white ducks came to the feeder - most likely the ones that had invaded earlier.
*'''June 24, 2024:''' At 2:19 PM (LFT), a muscovy duck ate kibble at the feeder. It left after finishing, coming back briefly to see if there was any more.
=== July 2024 ===
*'''July 3, 2024:''' At 5:23 PM (LFT), 4 ducks suddenly invaded the feeder. They ate with incredible speed, finishing everything in around a minute. They immediately left, but came back every so often to check if more food was dispensed.
*'''July 5, 2024:''' At 11:24 AM (LFT), the [[Caretaker]] let the 4 white ducks out. They immediately went to the feeder and ate everything quickly. Afterward, they could be seen walking around the feeder, waiting for food to dispense. At 11:55 AM (LFT), a Rouen duck passed by the feeder multiple times, but could not get in to eat due to the white ducks hoarding it. This is the first documented Rouen duck sighting seen on the farm.
[[File:Babyduckoffering.gif|alt=A baby duck is placed into the feeder|thumb|200x200px|an offering '''(GIF)''']]
*'''July 14, 2024:''' At 12:43 PM (LFT), the [[Caretaker]] placed a baby white duck into the feeder in an attempt to get it to eat the [[Ants]] that were in the feeder. Unfortunately, after defecating on the platform, the baby duck had no interest in the food and walked away. A minute later, 4 white adult ducks and a Rouen duck ran over and began to devastate the food and the ants inside. At 1:04 PM, the Caretaker returned with a very dirty white duck, who helped clean the feeder by eating all of the remaining kibble.[[File:Babyduckloaf.png|alt=A baby duck does its best loaf impression|thumb|200x200px|A baby duck does its best loaf impression]]
*'''July 18, 2024:''' At 8:58 AM (LFT), a white baby duck was seen alone at the feeder. They enjoyed a lot of food before they loafed in the feeder, looking around outside. They watched as [[Ms. Rattle]] slowly walked past with curiosity. It got up to eat more food, but was scared away as more dispensed at 9:16 AM.
[[File:Duckgetsstuck.gif|alt=A duck gets stuck in the food bowl and pops it off the wall (GIF)|thumb|200x200px|A duck gets stuck in the food bowl and pops it off the wall '''(GIF)''']]
*'''July 20, 2024:''' At 11:55 AM (LFT), the ducks escaped because their cage door was left open by accident, wreaking havoc on the feeder. They scared away [[Ms. Opera]] and [[Mr. Simba]] in their conquest to eat all the food. At 12:06 PM (LFT), a duck got stuck inside the food bowl and struggled around before the bowl eventually popped off of the wall. The other ducks pushed the food bowl out of the way so they could eat the food off of the floor. Thankfully, the duck was able to escape. At 12:30, the [[Caretaker|Caretakers]] came and chased them back inside.
{{Sighting Disclaimer}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Duckstare.jpg|2 ducks stare at the camera
File:Ducksbaldiecarrot1.png|2 ducks enjoying a meal
File:Muscovybaldiecarrot1.png|Muscovy duck at the feeder
File:Muscovybaldiecarrot1.png|Muscovy duck at the feeder
File:Muscovybaldiecarrot2.gif|A muscovy duck attacks [[Ms. Opera]] '''(GIF)'''
File:Muscovybaldiecarrot2.gif|A muscovy duck attacks [[Ms. Opera]] '''(GIF)'''
File:Muscovyducktop.png|Muscovy duck seen from top view
File:Duckinvasion.gif|3 ducks seen in the invasion '''(GIF)'''
File:Ducktop.png|2 ducks seen from top view
File:Baldiecarrotrouen2.png|A Rouen duck looks for food
File:Babyduckoffering.gif|an offering '''(GIF)'''
File:Babyduckloaf.png|A baby duck does its best loaf impression
File:Duckgetsstuck.gif|A duck gets stuck in the food bowl and pops it off the wall '''(GIF)'''
File:Duckabduction.gif|abduction '''(GIF)'''
</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Characters]]

Latest revision as of 20:09, 18 August 2024

The Ducks

Two ducks stare into the camera
Breed Duck
Coat White, Muscovy, Rouen
Sex N/A
Rarity Uncommon
Appearance Fully white OR black/white with red markings (Muscovy) OR brown/white/green (Rouen)
First known sighting Unknown


The Ducks are an unknown number of ducks that appear rarely at Baldie and Carrot's Kitty Academy (commonly known as the Duck Feeder due to the ducks that visit). The Caretaker lets them out to use the feeder as a food source at certain times.

Behavior

 
A muscovy duck attacks Ms. Opera (GIF)

The ducks will usually appear for a short time, eating food quickly and leaving once it is finished. When cats see the ducks approaching they will run away. The only recorded sighting of a duck and a cat interacting is when Ms. Opera was attacked by a muscovy duck.

Appearance

There are 3 documented types of ducks that visit the Duck Feeder. 4 fully white ducks with orange beaks that can usually be seen together; Muscovy ducks, which are black and white with red markings around their eyes; and a Rouen duck, which has a brown and white body with a green head.

Sightings

April 2024

  • April 5, 2024: At 12:13 PM (LFT), a muscovy duck was at the feeder.
  • April 21, 2024: At 6:20 AM (LFT), a muscovy duck was at the feeder.

May 2024

  • May 26, 2024: At 4:49 PM (LFT), 2 white ducks visited the feeder to eat together.

June 2024

 
A muscovy duck attacks Ms. Opera (GIF)
  • June 4, 2024: At approx. 11:38 AM (LFT), a muscovy duck attacked Ms. Opera while she was eating at the feeder. She jumped the fence on the opposite side of the duck and walked away calmly.
  • June 5, 2024: At around 5:30 PM (LFT), a muscovy duck visited the feeder.
  • June 16, 2024: At 7:10 AM (LFT), a muscovy duck visited the feeder.
  • June 18, 2024: At around 7:39 AM (LFT), a muscovy duck visited the feeder. They ate all the available kibble, staring at the camera as they did so. After eating, they jumped up on the wall and stood in the same spot for around 20 minutes. Then, they walked away.
  • June 20, 2024: At 6:09 PM, a muscovy duck visited the feeder. They pecked at the food, then waddled away at 6:13 PM.
 
3 ducks seen in the invasion (GIF)
  • June 23, 2024:
    • At 2:27 AM, 4 white ducks invaded the feeder. They ate with unparalleled speed, emptying a fair amount of kibble in just a few minutes. They all left around 2:30 AM. The same 4 ducks kept coming back multiple times in the night, scaring off any cats who wanted to eat.
    • At 3:04 AM, a muscovy duck hesitantly approached the feeder. They ate most of what was dispensed before leaving at 3:10 AM when 2 white ducks came to the feeder - most likely the ones that had invaded earlier.
  • June 24, 2024: At 2:19 PM (LFT), a muscovy duck ate kibble at the feeder. It left after finishing, coming back briefly to see if there was any more.

July 2024

  • July 3, 2024: At 5:23 PM (LFT), 4 ducks suddenly invaded the feeder. They ate with incredible speed, finishing everything in around a minute. They immediately left, but came back every so often to check if more food was dispensed.
  • July 5, 2024: At 11:24 AM (LFT), the Caretaker let the 4 white ducks out. They immediately went to the feeder and ate everything quickly. Afterward, they could be seen walking around the feeder, waiting for food to dispense. At 11:55 AM (LFT), a Rouen duck passed by the feeder multiple times, but could not get in to eat due to the white ducks hoarding it. This is the first documented Rouen duck sighting seen on the farm.
 
an offering (GIF)
  • July 14, 2024: At 12:43 PM (LFT), the Caretaker placed a baby white duck into the feeder in an attempt to get it to eat the Ants that were in the feeder. Unfortunately, after defecating on the platform, the baby duck had no interest in the food and walked away. A minute later, 4 white adult ducks and a Rouen duck ran over and began to devastate the food and the ants inside. At 1:04 PM, the Caretaker returned with a very dirty white duck, who helped clean the feeder by eating all of the remaining kibble.
     
    A baby duck does its best loaf impression
  • July 18, 2024: At 8:58 AM (LFT), a white baby duck was seen alone at the feeder. They enjoyed a lot of food before they loafed in the feeder, looking around outside. They watched as Ms. Rattle slowly walked past with curiosity. It got up to eat more food, but was scared away as more dispensed at 9:16 AM.
 
A duck gets stuck in the food bowl and pops it off the wall (GIF)
  • July 20, 2024: At 11:55 AM (LFT), the ducks escaped because their cage door was left open by accident, wreaking havoc on the feeder. They scared away Ms. Opera and Mr. Simba in their conquest to eat all the food. At 12:06 PM (LFT), a duck got stuck inside the food bowl and struggled around before the bowl eventually popped off of the wall. The other ducks pushed the food bowl out of the way so they could eat the food off of the floor. Thankfully, the duck was able to escape. At 12:30, the Caretakers came and chased them back inside.

(Not every cat sighting is documented.)
(LFT = "Local Feeder Time")

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