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    Mallard Duck Help

    That’s a thought I had. There were a few days in early March that were significantly colder.
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    Mallard Duck Help

    Me too!!!
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    Mallard Duck Help

    Hello! Yes, there are many mallards in a pond behind our backyard. I watched a drake follow her into our yard this week when she returned from feeding. It’s the only time she’s ever made a noise. He came back several times during the day, but she stayed on her nest. Haven’t seen him since. As...
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    Mallard Duck Help

    Thanks! I did notice that one egg has a crack line today, but I don’t know if it’s new. I’m going to give it one last day and if no ducklings hatch, I’ll remove the eggs tomorrow morning. So sad!
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    Mallard Duck Help

    That’s what I’ve been hoping, but it seems she is determined to keep going.
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    Mallard Duck Help

    Thank you so much!
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    Mallard Duck Help

    Thanks. The mother has allowed me to get close enough to take photos with zoom lens, but she watches me closely.
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    Mallard Duck Help

    Earlier this week, one of the eggs looked as if pipping had occurred but no further action. The eggs also seem to be getting darker.
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    Mallard Duck Help

    Thank you. 😊
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    Mallard Duck Help

    How long will she stay? Should I remove the eggs? I was hoping that she didn’t start incubating on the 6th. Sadly, I haven’t seen any progress this week.
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    Mallard Duck Help

    Hello, I have a mallard duck who has been nesting in my backyard. I do not know when she started incubating, but I found her nest Feb 6. She is still sitting on her eggs but I don’t think they are viable.
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