A random bird appeared in the central courtyard of the Florida institution a few weeks ago. The courtyard’s uncovered gateway is the only route in or out, so the duck must have flown in from above. The proud mother duck soon delivered 10 lovely ducklings into the world as hospital workers looked on adoringly.
The baby ducks’ first hurdle in life would be to navigate their way out into the great world beyond because they were essentially imprisoned within the building. That’s exactly what they accomplished, with the support of their mother and some friendly hospital staff. But as time passed, it became clear why she had chosen to live in that safe haven.
She built a nest and laid her eggs in it. The duck seems to have made the best family-planning decision, one that many human mothers have made as well.
We’re still “quacking” about this wonderful story and the ten accidental pregnancies we had that day.Beaches’ gynecologist wrote in a post. “Well done, Mama!”
