Her mate is a mallard, but she looks nothing like him or other female mallards. I heard she may be a swedish. What do you think? Not mine. She is wild and living in my garden on a nest at the moment.
Aww, so cute! A river duck laid eggs by our front door. (yes, we live on the river) I have cockatiels and raised them from chicks. But these little ones will have a Momma and by looks of it a very attentive Papa too. Do I have to provide anything for them? Or will they be okay with Momma...
I actually just went outside to see if the eggs were warm. There are fifteen eggs now. Could it possibly be, that she is NOT done laying eggs?! I have heard 12-15 tops. I covered them slightly. Hope she doesn't mind. IF she comes back.
She sat on the nest for three days now. The count of eggs has been at 12 since three days ago as well. She only got off to meet her mate and go eat. They have had ducklings before so they should know what to do. I on the other hand have never had ducklings on my property. (we have a river...