10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

[quackiemama]

Awww they wanted to come home. That is so sweet and they are so little. I think you are doing great! We have wood ducks here too, I see them swimming in the river when I take my walks. They are so pretty!

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

Yes, they prefer rivers and smaller bodies of water. Easier and quicker to get to shore where they can find dense cover for protection. I have to say, I *knew* about wood ducks, loved how they looked, but I don't think I ever saw one until these babies showed up at my doorstep.

 

[quackiemama]

I love it!

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

Released the ducks today ... again. This time, they were out with my 9 pullets. Overhead is a huge oak tree, and adult wood ducks love acorns. I don't think they're quite ready to eat them yet. The little boy flew to the top of the roof over the run, stayed for a millisecond and then flew back to the ground.

 

[Miss Lydia]

They are precious!your hens too. Your giving them every chance they will either leave or stay. Keep us posted!

 

[montanafarmlife]

So cool!!!!

 

[montanafarmlife]

Released the ducks today ... again. This time, they were out with my 9 pullets. Overhead is a huge oak tree, and adult wood ducks love acorns. I don't think they're quite ready to eat them yet. The little boy flew to the top of the roof over the run, stayed for a millisecond and then flew back to the ground.

This is incredible! Thank you for sharing this story!

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

Thanks for reading! It's been an amazing 3 months, and we'll see what the future brings.

 

[katiebrock]

They know that they don't like dogs, and they go over to the other side of the run when the dogs walk past. Actually, they run away from anything that is different. Interestingly, the web site that gave me such great advice also says that it's a good idea to leave grains near the location of release. If I did that, I think I'd be setting them up for a fox attack. I'm crossing that recommendation off my list.

It’s good that they know that about dogs. Mine try to jump on my dogs backs all the time, and I am afraid one day my dogs will finally snap!

 

[katiebrock]

Wood ducks and pullets living together.

Thought I would take some pictures tonight.

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That is so precious!