...six in close proximity, then within the chaotic residue beyond, I go for another six, equalling a dozen?

Or perhaps it's only one, and the rest are ducklings??

What is it about baby ducks that's so cute???

Seven

Thanks for all of your respond. this there is no right or wrong answer. English is not my first language, so, duck is duck, irregardless of young or old, but for most of you where english is first language, oh well... the answer is obvious!!!