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CHINA — It is a sight rarely seen, but often told about in lame jokes: why did the duck cross the road?

A Chinese farmer in Taizhou, Zhejiang province took his 5,000 ducks out for an afternoon stroll Sunday, herding the ducks toward a pond for food. China Daily reports the owner, surnamed Hong, usually takes the ducks to the pond by crossing several roads, using only a cane.

The ducks meander their way through the city as commuters continue along their way, with the occasional commuter stopping for a great photo opportunity.

The pond is approximately one mile from the farmers property, with the thousands of ducks moving without any incident. Hong said he has taken this trip several times in the past six months and has not lost one duck.

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