Sir: My muscovy duck, Hop Harry, tore a tendon in his leg last year. He is a true lame duck. However, he takes a very active part in the social life of his flock, and has fathered several ducklings. He does not wish to be confused with the "lame duck" on the other side of the pond.
M J BRETT YOUNG
Lairg, Sutherland
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