Brooding Mallard hen

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Ok. Panting is alot more rapid now, and she's becoming aggressive. She actually pecked at me.....she's never done that before. Gave her some cool water again, and, again, she takes small sips. How long will the panting continue? Does this mean hatch time is closer than I'd
anticipated? She keeps rearranging the down on her nest too. She began brooding around the 21st of April. Is there a duck whisperer in the house??
 
Boppo said:
Try posting in the Duck Forum, and maybe get a quicket answer from more duck folks. We are rooting for you and for Ducky! You have done heroic things!
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Bless you, Boppo. And thanks so much for the encouragement. I think I found the correct forum. (Almost posted a young documenrary...lol) She's past the half way point now, so she's gotta go the distance....and, Lord willing, I intend to see that through.
Am I just a tad bit...umm....over-protective??.....lol
Oh....and am taking pics (the old fashioned way...lol
 
Ladies and gentlemen....we have ducklings!! Eleven counted. (I was off by a day for estimated hatch time. Had it calculated for tomorrow.....lol)
They are absolutely adorable.
Having a shot (or two) of Ginger Ale to celebrate......lol
 
Have a quick question(s)...again. Do Mallard hens return to where they nested? I guess what I'm asking is will she be back next year? Do they have more than one clutch a year? I cleared out the area where the nest was. Will that make a difference?
*Still learning*
 
Have a quick question(s)...again. Do Mallard hens return to where they nested? I guess what I'm asking is will she be back next year? Do they have more than one clutch a year? I cleared out the area where the nest was. Will that make a difference?
*Still learning*
 

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