They must be quackers!
Published: 21 March, 2008, 16:10
Ducks on the catwalk are part of Australia's most famous annual country festival, which is being held in Sydney. The Pied Piper Duck Show features the latest fashion trends and hats for our feathered friends.
The Sydney Royal Easter Show runs for 14 days over the Easter period.
First held in 1823, it attracts an average of 900,000 showgoers each year.
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