My mallards should be flying away any day now, but I might have time to stick bands on them (if I can catch them). Any safe & permanent bands available?
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Every few years we get some mallards through the DNR to raise & release. My 7 current mallards are about 3 months old.
Today my neighbor and I found FOUR eggs: two in her backyard, one in mine, and one in our actual (tiny) duckpond.
We have never found duck eggs before.
What should I...
I get half dozen free range mallard ducklings every couple of years-I live in the suburbs against a marsh so there is lots of wildlife.
Potential Predators include: weasel, raccoon, owl, hawk, coyote
One year a weasel got one (it's head was crushed and pulled through chicken wire), another...
I dug a mini "duck pond" in my backyard and one element is predator proofing.
Considering adding an element to protect against weasels and raccoons.
I'm wondering if weasels can climb upside down, over water ranging from 2-4'deep? Does anyone have video/citations/experience?