Why Don't Ducks Freeze?

There has been film of their legs freezing in rivers when they fell asleep and the river froze over. Firemen took chainsaws to get them out.

But by and large, birds have few blood veins in their legs and feet, and the down (which we use in our comforters by the way) insulates them exceedingly well in frigid weather.

We have barns with straw and hay, and the chickens and peahens still prefer sleeping in the treetops in every weather but hard rain.

God bless.

Rev. RB

It think belly fat is the answer but that would explain why I don't freeze in the the Winter either!!!!!

Ya'll are FUNNY!!! :-)

Actually, like most things, there isn't a single, simple answer. There are several synergistic factors that keep a duck's feet from freezing.

I was going to try to give a synopsis but you can read about it here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rete_mirabile) for yourselves. It fascinating! (IF you're into the obscure)

I know that ya'll heard about that lake. The one full of ducks. When the temp dropped so quick that the lake froze solid, all of the ducks flew off and took the lake with them. Yep.. So it's told, that lake is now somewhere in GA.

Because they take down comforters and empty out the feathers and attach the.......no wait......

You guys quack me up!

Because God created them not to freeze on any water. :)

Stop. You'er killing me here. Eider know if I can take it anymore.

NO NO NO....they wrap their feet in "duck" tape.......

needmocash - I thought they had a light coating of Quacker State on their undercarriage.

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