Great find.

On Feb 13, 2011, at 5:35 PM, Scott Downes wrote:

> Regardless of its status, it was still a very interesting bird to see and I have to wonder where this bird came from as I wouldn't think its a commonly kept species in captivity.

Apparently some chicken keepers lust after them ... who da thunk it. Very nice looking birds though.

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=5635683

Somewhere in Portlandia (perhaps, maybe with Southern European roots?) someone with a deep pond is missing their very cute (and very expensive) duck.
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