Why is it called " weather for ducks " when it rains?

Answer 1

Because ducks love the rain.

Answer 2

Ducks have a kind of natural waterproofing on their feathers. Since this means the rain doesn't affect them, hence also the saying 'water off a duck's back', they seem to enjoy the wet weather a lot more than we do. It's really just because the other species - including humans - tend to get more downhearted than the ducks in rainy weather.

Answer 3

It rains which is water ducks live in water therefore weather for ducks when it rains

Answer 4

Because rain is water, and ducks love water. Their feathers are waterproof. Humans, on the other hand, do not have the advantage of waterproof feathers, and must seek shelter. That is why they would say, it is "weather for ducks" when it rains.

Answer 5

Because ducks like water

Answer 6

Because ducks like water

Answer 7

It stems from America from the flying expression indicating ceiling zero, coined from the phrase,'The weather is so bad even the birds are walking.' Ducks appear to walk on water. Hence,'weather for ducks' is a natural extension of that phrase.

Answer 8

A duck has water-proof feathers. There is a special gland called the 'Preen Gland' near the duck's tail. Without this protective barrier, a duck's feathers would become water-logged and because they spend their whole lives around and in water, this water-proof barrier is extremely important. Beneath the water-proof coat are fluffy and soft feathers which keep the duck warm. Hence the term weather for Ducks

Answer 9

Because ducks have waterproof feathers so it's like water of a duck's back when it rains.

Answer 10

Because ducks like water.