The Day My Terrace Went Silent

There was a time, just a couple of months ago, when my terrace rooftop was filled with tiny waddling feet, soft peeping sounds, and splashes of water everywhere.

That was the beginning of my journey with two little Pekin ducklings.

They arrived as fragile yellow fluff balls — innocent, curious, and completely dependent on care. From the very first day, they changed the atmosphere of the terrace. Suddenly every bucket became a swimming pool, every water tray became a playground, and every morning became louder, happier, and more alive.

Raising ducklings on a rooftop in the middle of the city felt unusual to many people. But for me, it became a peaceful escape from daily stress and city life. Watching them grow became part of my routine and my happiness.

Within just 1–2 months, those tiny ducklings transformed beautifully into a drake and duck pair.

Their personalities became clearer with every passing day.

The drake grew protective and confident, always alert and leading the way. The duck remained calmer, gentle, and attached to routine. Together they moved around the terrace like true companions — eating together, resting together, and following each other everywhere.

Their growth happened so fast that it almost felt unreal.

One day they were sleeping under warm lights in a small box.
The next day they were full-sized Pekin ducks demanding space, water, food, and attention like they owned the terrace.

And honestly…
they did.

But sometimes love alone is not enough to keep animals with you forever.

As they grew bigger, managing them on a rooftop became increasingly difficult. Ducks need more space, more water, cleaner surroundings, proper drainage, and an environment suited to their long-term comfort and health. Keeping them confined in limited urban rooftop conditions started feeling unfair to them despite all the care and affection.

That realization led to one of the hardest decisions.

With a very heavy heart, I had to sell them.

The day they left the terrace felt strangely emotional. The same terrace that once echoed with their quacks suddenly became silent. No splashing sounds. No excitement during feeding time. No waddling behind me whenever I carried food or water.

It is surprising how deeply attached humans become to animals in such a short time.

People often think ducks, chickens, or farm birds are “just animals.” But anyone who raises them personally knows the truth. When you feed them daily, protect them from heat and rain, clean their place, observe their habits, and watch them grow from babies into adults — they quietly become part of your life.

Selling them was not about profit.

It was about accepting that they deserved a better environment than what a small rooftop could permanently offer.

Even today, when I look at the terrace water tubs and empty corners, memories of those two Pekin ducks still return instantly. Their short journey taught me patience, responsibility, emotional attachment, and the difficult side of caring for living beings.

Some animals stay in your home forever.
Some stay only for a season.

But both leave footprints behind.

And somewhere deep inside, I know the terrace will someday come alive again with new chirps, quacks, feathers, and stories waiting to be written.

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