Facts about ducks

Ducks are birds. duhhh

Facts:
1. Females are known as duck and males as drake, babies are called ducklings. And they stink!
2. They feed on grasses, aquatic plants, fish, insects, small amphibians, worms, and small
molluscs and their own poop. and they stink!
3. Ducks are hunted for food. Ummm YUK not my girls! But they still stink!
4. Ducks have no blood vessels or nerves in their feet, so they can't feel cold even in frigid water. Thank goodness they take baths!
5. Ducks are related to geese and swans. The duck is the smallest of them all and have shorter necks and wings and a stout body. And they all stink!
6. Ducks can live from 2-12 years, depending on the species. And of course their owners.
7. Ducks have webbed feet, which act like paddles.
8. Ducks are economical as they provide us with eggs, meat and feathers. What ever!
9. Their feathers are waterproof. There is a special gland that produces oil near the tail that spreads and covers the outer coat of feathers. Beneath this waterproof layer are fluffy and soft feathers to keep the duck warm.
10. The weight of adult drake (the male) is 9 lbs and of adult duck (the female) is 8 lbs.
11. They adapt very easily to different climates, and are found throughout the United States. Then why are they still in my house?
Okay, we kind of like them :)