One of the most useful things to come to my little corner of Hot Spring County is a flock of ducks. They belong to my daughter, who got into poultry in a big way last spring. She specializes in ducks.

Springtime signals sales at local feed stores, and Easter chicks and ducklings are flying out the door. Well, not really. The baby birds don’t have their flight feathers yet. If you buy one, be aware ...