| ......there are many interesting residents at Tortuga Villa |
| "Sugar & Spice" (Indian Runner Ducks) |
| This is 'Sugar' and 'Spice' brother and sister hatchlings who have come to live at Tortuga Villa. They are Indian Runner Ducklings, also known as "Penguin" Ducks because they stand upright and walk (like Penguins). They also "run" very fast, which makes up for their inability to fly. They are very sweet and love to be cuddled, falling asleep instantly when your warm hand covers their head. They are growing much too fast...and grow taller everyday. The photo below (left) was taken on March 28th. The photo below (right) was taken two days later. Stay tuned and watch them grow with us. |
| 3 Weeks Old |
| There are noticeable changes every week. 'Spice (male) has suddenly caught up in size with 'Sugar' (female), but he is still insecure and copies her every move. He is by her side at all times, usually touching. They love being outdoors during the day. Everything they touch, taste or see is a new experience and you can see their excitement. Notice the way 'Spice' is sitting (photo below) and the color changes in 'Sugar' |
| Photos left and below; 'Sugar' & 'Spice' are now 3 mos old. 'Spice' (male) is finally getting bigger than 'Sugar', but still stays by her side....they are inseparable. They are now big enough to live outside all the time. Although they have their own house to sleep in (inside a fully enclosed pen for protection), they are still free to play in the yard until bedtime. Notice 'Sugar's color changes. Their wings are much fuller now, but they still don't fly. |
Sugar & Spice are very tame & loving. They both follow you everywhere. In the evening they go inside their pen and into their house to sleep. If the door is left open they will walk into 'our' house just to say hello then turn around & go back outside. They will still let me hold them & cuddle in my arms. Last night I held them both....after playing with my necklace & tickling my neck, they tucked their heads under my arm and went to sleep. It's moments like these that permanently bond you with your pets. |
To meet more residents of Tortuga Villa, click here We want to introduce you to..... |
| 'Snow' & 'Fluffy' |
| "Spice" |
| "Sugar" |
| 1 Week Old |
| 12 Days Old |
| 5 Weeks old |
| 3 Mos Old |
| 'Spice' 5 Weeks Old |
| 'Sugar' 5 Weeks Old |
| Sugar & Spice love this small pond, just a few inches deep & quite often fall asleep in it. |
