Tyler, who's one-and-a-half, has been best pals with Beaker - affectionately known as Bee - since the bird joined his family as a duckling nine months ago.

一岁半的Tyler和Beaker可是死党。在它九个月的时候Beaker加入这个家庭，从那时起，Beaker就被亲昵地称为Bee。

According to Tyler's mum, Jennifer Young, his first word was even "duck".

Tyler的妈妈Jennifer Young说，Tyler开口说的第一个单词就是“duck”。

Basket case: Tyler and Beaker do everything together, spending most days playing.

篮中嬉戏：Tyler和Beaker做什么都一起。每天都一起玩耍。

Bath time! Tyler and Beaker even have fun in the tub.

洗澡时间！澡盆里Tyler和Beaker都可以玩起来。

In the crib: Tyler and Beaker even take naps together.

婴儿床里：Tyler和Beaker还一起睡觉。

She says the inseparable pair do everything together - and now Beaker has started acting as the boy's minder, protecting him from any perceived 'threat'.

Tyler的妈妈说这对儿简直是形影不离，做什么都一块儿。现在Beaker都成了小男孩的看护人了，保护Tyler，让他不受任何伤害。

Pictures of their adventures have gone viral after being shared on the Facebook page, Mr. T and Bee: A Tale of a boy and His Ducks .

他们的照片在脸书上疯狂转载。名字就叫：T先生和Bee：一个男孩和鸭子的故事。

Beep beep! Wherever Tyler goes, Beaker goes too.

哔哔！哪儿有Tyler，哪儿就有Beaker。

Don't mess: Beaker protects Tyler from any perceived threats.

不要惹我：Bealer保护Tyler不受任何伤害。

BFFs: The two pals are ridiculously cute.

好朋友：这对儿太萌了。

Jennifer says Tyler and Bee have been known to wear matching nappies, although the duck does have a tendency to yank his off at every opportunity.

Jennifer说Tyler和Bee有配对的尿布。然而鸭子总是一有机会就排泄。

"From the time these two get up till the time they go to bed, it's chaos," says Jennifer.

Jennifer说：“从这两只起床到睡觉都是一片狼藉。”

Chair we go: The pair have been known to wear matching nappies.

椅子，走起：这对儿据说穿了配对的尿布。

Any for me? Beaker usually joins Tyler at meal times, too.

有没有我的份？Beaker通常和Tyler一块儿吃饭。

Winging it: Tyler's first word was "duck".

飞吧：Tyler说的带个单词是“duck”。

She told how Bee is "very protective of his boy", adding: "If I am holding Tyler and he's crying, Bee is at my feet quacking, making sure he's not hurt."

Tyler的妈妈说Beaker对Tyler有很强的的保护欲，“一旦我抱着Tyler而Tyler又一直哭，Bee就会在我脚边嘎嘎直叫，来确保Tyler没受到伤害。”

Jennifer, from Texas, has kept ducks as pets for several years, but she says Bee is the first that she's allowed to venture indoors, reports The Dodo .

Dodo报道，来自德克萨斯的Jennifer多年来都有养鸭子作宠物的习惯。但是Bee还是她第一个运行养在室内的。

Hop on: Tyler gives Beaker a ride in his little car.

跳上来：Tyler用他的小车载Beaker一程。

Quackers: The pair can make a mess in minutes, according to Tyler's mum.

嘎嘎：Tyler的妈妈说，这对儿可以瞬间让屋子一片狼藉。

Friends for life: Tyler met Beaker when he was still a baby.

一辈子的朋友：当Tyler还是婴儿的时候，他就认识了Beaker。

She added: "At first I laughed put loud when I learned people kept ducks inside wearing a diaper. Bee is just as loyal, smart, and sweet as any dog or cat.

Jennifer说道：“一开始我开玩笑似得给鸭子穿上尿布把它养在室内。然而Bee就像狗和猫一样的忠臣、聪明、美好。”