I saw them all again today, paddling about in the distance. I grabbed the binoculors to spy on them as I was very excited to see their progress. I counted, 1,2,3 ducklings, 4,5 6, oh- and the last two?? Here they come- right behind! But no. Only one more came. Seven in total. I guess Cheepy was not destined to live a life on the ocean wave. So long, old Cheeps.