Recent content by ducklady1010

There is one male mallard and one female. They do share this night time space separated by that short fence. I could just leave as is...I have a small home made "dog house" for covered shelter now for the mallards and I could give it a closable door for winter. I just would like them to all...

You are correct. I am in violation of the letter of the law but hopefully not the spirit of law. I just want what is best for them and have no intentions on dumping them off somewhere. I hatched them from a ravished nest. I have undergone a lot of soul searching since then. Maybe they should...

The 2 wild mallard ducklings I raised this summer appear to be hanging around for the long haul. Which is wonderful BUT. I have a duck enclosure that is 20 x 10 with a garden shed off the side for night time housing. Fully fenced, top and sides. I had that enclosure divided roughly in half...

I wondered about that. I think my husband will help but I guess I better ask him first. I do have the spiral type and I have had trouble getting them on so I imagine these would be even harder. Not very expensive though which is good if they don't work out for me.

Thank you for this suggestion........I think I can use their spring loaded plastic ones.

You raise some valid points and it is a concern of mine. But, they are welcome to stay. I have 3 Khaki Campbell ducks, an adequate duck house, and small pond. Wild mallards come and go throughout the spring. I am hoping they will learn to forge in the pond area before trying their wings...

My goal is to let the 2 wild mallard ducklings go free when they can fly.......but I would love to see if they come back. I have been searching for the best leg band for them. I have the plastic spiral type band for my other ducks.......but that doesn't last forever. Any suggestions on where...

I don't consider myself an expert but your pictures like very much like juvenile mallard ducklings.....they could be flying any day now. The adult feathers don't come in until fall. If you first starting feeding them as little tiny ducklings then I expect they lost their mother. I guess you...

Just an update..........the 2 wild mallards that hatched are 1 week old today. I've attached a birthday photo. I think you can see the difference in sizes. But, the tiny one eats, sleeps and poops just fine. They have names......Remmy for the big guy and Razz for the little girl. Of course I...

I want to thank all the people who have responded to my cries for help hatching the 3 wild mallard eggs I rescued. I never imagined this would be so emotionally trying. An update: one egg hatched with no problem. The 2nd egg required assistance and thanks to your responses and this wonderful...