Olivia - SAFE

I am Olivia

Olivia arrived at SAFE at the very beginning of May 2021.

Olivia is a domestic Muscovy duck. She and her sister Cosette surprised us by showing us that they can fly, and do so over quite a long distance.

Olivia is Dais’s companion, who protects her and follows her everywhere. Olivia isn’t always convinced that she needs protection and often takes refuge near the house on the patio.

Olivia also chooses to build herself a very cosy nest, where she lays 12 to 15 eggs, which she incubates for almost a month, without leaving the nest except to eat and drink very occasionally and very quickly. We’re often asked why she doesn’t fly off somewhere else… I guess she feels at home in SAFE, loved and safe.

Like her companions who arrived at the same time, she was one of a series of ducklings we kept and others we placed. There was a craze in Montreal to adopt ducklings thanks to a post on Tik Tok urging their adoption. Young people sold them on street corners or in schoolyards.

Responsible parents tried to place them, but many were abandoned in parks or on the streets.

Tom

I’m Tom the turkey and I like to surround myself with my duck and goose friends!

Marty

I am lucky to be with my mom, Bailey, and receive hugs very often

Shakira

I love to blow and nicker when I see my human caretakers and approache with interest to see what goodies may be offered!

Dudley

I’m Dudley, Peking duck, full of energy and chatter!

Delilah

I love getting my belly scratched by humans, but don’t tell anyone!

Matilda

If something happens, she is the first to investigate. After the storm passes, Matilda returns to her curious nature, growling happily when scratched behind her ears.