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    Sending wild ducks back to the wild

    Yes, their mother is still with them, ever vigilant. But will they fly away? That's my worry. I think I need to let them know this is only a one-star hotel, not a 5, and hopefully they'll get the message and go foraging elsewhere. Thanks for your help, folks.
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    Sending wild ducks back to the wild

    So should I go cold turkey (excuse the pun) on them? I've given them small meals today and they've mounted a protest on the deck, tapping on the glass and are quite up in arms. I hate denying them food but can see they need to get back to what they do best and forget me..
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    Sending wild ducks back to the wild

    Yes, I should probably never had fed them in the first place ... But she's a single Mum!
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    Sending wild ducks back to the wild

    Hi there, I live in the 'burbs, down a long driveway from a busy road. I've got a garden and a lawn and a little fishpond, with 3 small goldfish. About 6 weeks ago a mother Mallard duck turned up with 11 ducklings (it's Spring here). She was pretty insistent I pay them some attention and, as...
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