Has your mallard flown away?

[Johncosta352]

This was a wild mallard rescued from the city pond after its mother was killed. Maybe even though it was hand raised since it was 2-3 days old, it still as very strong instincts. I do have other ducks but odd numbers so it didn't have a mate. Since it was a rescue I couldn't help but pamper him, he slept inside...sigh. We do have a pond for it but it is smallish, it hasn't attracted other neighborhood ducks or anything. I hope he comes back someday, I sure miss him, it's very quiet around here these days since my other ducks or muscovies.

We have a similar story.. rescued 2 baby mallards crossing the road with no mama in sight and they flew away tonight.. they were not even 3 months old.. they grew up with 2 of our 7 Pekins that were only a week apart in age.. they were awesome, really hoping they come back and visit.. were in central Florida on the Westcoast and have seen tons of different birds flying over lately!