" At this compass point , I do n’t remember he even knows he ’s a duck , " tell best-loved parent Derek Johnson .
When you remember about typicalduck natural action — paddling , snacking , quack — playing the drum and riding motorcycles might not be anywhere near the top of your leaning . But Ben Afquack is not your distinctive feather friend . This adorable pet has pile up quite the following on societal media thanks to his uproarious drumming videos and scented Instagram selfies with duck dad Derek Johnson .
Johnson , who is a drummer himself , tells Daily Paws the drumming videos came about by chance event . Ben Afquack has the instinct to kick his minuscule legs whenever he ’s been lifted up , and one mean solar day Johnson ’s wife slid a snare drum under Ben ’s leg as he was kicking . The couple took a cute video and send it on Facebook , where the clipping was amazingly well - received .
Photo: Courtesy of Dereck Johnson
Now , an Instagram account dedicated to this darling duck ( @minnseotaduck)has gained an incredible 89k followers and earned Ben his ownGuinness World Record title . In true celebrity fashion , Johnson says Ben even gets recognized in populace .
Johnson credit Ben ’s naturally adventuresome personality for the motivation behind the social medium account ’s inspiration and success . Although he was n’t certain how not bad of an adventure pal a preferent duck’s egg would terminate up being , Johnson has been surprised by the happy results .
" One thing that make [ ducks ] great adventure companions is their instinct is to comply you , " Johnson tells Daily Paws . " Once they like you a niggling moment , they really have no alternative but to go wherever you go ! "
Johnson says that Ben Afquack embark on going on adventures with him from the first day he come in home , including rides on his bike in a specially - designed rucksack conform to with mesh so he can take in all the sights .
We love this precious bond paper partake betweenhuman and duck , and we appreciate Ben Afquack ’s intake to get out and make the most of life every day . Johnson says Ben encourages him to be more responsible and compassionate , and he loves helping his pet duck’s egg exist an adventuresome living .
" We are good together because we are each other ’s buddy , " says Johnson . " It ’s a win - profits situation for everyone ask . "
