Ducklings 2013, first day out.

Mummy duck standing guard

Making sure everyone's okay

Their run for the first few days to keep them safe.
boards around the edge for extra protection against the wind

"Mummy?  Are you my mummy?"

All together now "Awwwweeee"

They still haven't learnt to eat or drink yet, but mummy decided they needed to get out of the house for a while.  After sitting on those eggs for 45 days, can you blame her?