Waitrose shopper welcomes new pet after duckling hatches from six-pack of eggs

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hatching, a tiny little duckling popped out.Lauren, from Ipswich, Suffolk, has named the fluffy little chick Darwin - and says it is just like having a dog.Now "part of the family", Lauren and her fiance are planning on keeping little Darwin, who hatched on July 18, as a pet even after he grows.She said: "He's gorgeous.

He's so friendly, he loves us completely."He's like a little dog - he's so loyal and just follows us around everywhere, and wants attention all the time."I think he thinks he's a human, or we're ducks."The box of eggs only cost £2.59, and the incubator cost less than £20."It was certainly an experiment, but it was well worth it."Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN.