Ever see a butt like this?

[Rick Kyte]

Dropped a funny looking mallard this weekend. Had a large round butt and only one tail feather.

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Here it is next another from the same flock for comparison:

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Didn't notice it flying any differently from the rest, though I can't imagine the lack of tail feathers wouldn't affect its ability to fly somewhat.

Anybody ever see anything like this before? Any idea what causes big, round butts?

Rick

 

[KThompson]

Any idea what causes big, round butts?

Rick

Cornbread... so I've been told.

 

[tod osier]

That thing is nasty.

 

[John Klingenstein]

Open it up and see if there is an underlying cause.

 

[Rick Kyte]

That thing is nasty.

It came straight for the spinner.

 

[tod osier]

That thing is nasty.

It came straight for the spinner.

Be careful, you will be branded a shit stirrer.

Was it the body of the bird making that butt shape or the feathers? Obviously some weird feather growth there.

 

[Rick Kyte]

I'm wondering if a snapping turtle nipped it in the end when it was just a wee duckling.

Rick

 

[D.J. Hagen]

That thing is nasty.

Is that your reply or your signature, Tod? ;^)

Greenie got back.

 

[tod osier]

That thing is nasty.

Is that your reply or your signature, Tod? ;^)

Greenie got back.

Catch phase of the week. I'm taking suggesting for next week.

 

[Pete McMiller]

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"I'm taking suggesting for next week." [/QUOTE]



Invisible Man.............

 

[D.J. Hagen]

How 'bout:

Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
You're everything, everything I wish I could be.
Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the spin beneath my wings.

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Rick,

Are you sure the lack of tail feathers isn't from your first two shots? :>) :>)

 

[Nate Grace]

Badonkadonk!





Nate

 

[Rick Kyte]

Are you sure the lack of tail feathers isn't from your first two shots? :>) :>)

Dave: I thought you knew me better than that. I never shoot behind a duck. In fact I generally lead them too much. Mallards are such slow swimmers!

 

[tod osier]

"I'm taking suggesting for next week." [/QUOTE]



Invisible Man.............
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Keep wishing, even the old need dreams.

T

 

[tod osier]

How 'bout:

Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
You're everything, everything I wish I could be.
Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the spin beneath my wings.

Aw shucks, brings a tear to my eye.

 

[wis boz]

Rick
I hope you wore protective glasses when you opened that duck! We have yet to see a mallard down here so please send some down here, fat butts and all.
wis boz

 

[Eddie Kershaw]

Rick its gut may be full of wind and proberly needs a good fart,( becarefull ).
take care
Eddie.

 

[TimJ]

The duck version of serious pucker factor?

Tim

 

[Rick Kyte]

Rick its gut may be full of wind and proberly needs a good fart,( becarefull ).

Eddie,

It was full of more than wind. And it sure stank!

Didn't take any photos of the inside.

Rick