As I’m sure you’ve seen from TV and movies, animals like ducks have the ability to imprint on creatures that aren’t their mom. According to the Wildlife Leadership Academy, this process is a bit more complex than it may seem. That said, the process isn’t too far off from what you imagine. When a duck’s mom isn’t present, the ducklings become attached to one of the first moving creatures, or objects, they lay sights on.
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Something similar seems to have happened with Emily’s ducks and her sweet dog. Depending on how much you adore ducks, the idea of these little guys following you around might sound amazing. But for this older dachshund, this new flock of babies is… well, probably a bit confusing. Watch the adorable video below to see these cute creatures in action!
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“[She] seems uncomfortable with [her] power,” someone hilariously points out in reply to Emily’s video. Other commenters add, “I want to join this cult immediately” and “She looks like an exhausted mother of 8 haha.”
Sweet Elderly Dog Begrudgingly Accepts Her New Role as “Mom” to These Adorable Ducks
That last commenter is really onto something, I think. In fact, Emily herself made a follow-up video. This one includes a very fitting song for this dog and her new duck children…
@subirbanmom Replying to @𝕒𝕤𝕙𝕝𝕖𝕪 #dachshund #duck #ducksoftiktok #dogsoftiktok #dachshundsoftiktok ♬ I'm A Survivor – Reba McEntire
“Still uncomfortable with this new leadership role,” someone points out, another adding, “Listen, when the ducks make you their God, you have to rise to the occasion. Some have greatness thrust upon them…”
Becoming an unexpected parent to ducks isn’t easy, but it is doable. Just take a look at how Fred the Lab handled adopting nine orphaned ducks. Plus, this duck who waits for the school bus every day is a reminder that humans can get imprinted on, too!
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