As the snow melts, small flowers begin to bloom and migratory birds return; announcing that spring has arrived. Spring is a transitionary period taking us from winter to summer, and most look forward to sunshine, warming temperatures, and green sprouts. For those of us on farms, though, spring is when we welcome new life and begin rebuilding from the harsh nip of winter. I've always held a fond place in my heart for ducks, despite growing up on a chicken farm, but I've only