Mallard duck nesting

[dave1212ish]

Young mallards like your girl are very curious but also ignorant, they are still learning what to do with the eggs and might try to brood, but being so young and since it's so cold this time of year they are more likely to abandon the nest, but don't worry she will probably lay again in spring and possibly a more successful hatch will come too.


has she been courting lately? This is usually the time that the females make there choice and pick their mates. If she is courting that could also be a distraction from the eggs so she gave up on them to start a new family that will come in spring Best of luck hope.

Yes! They have all been courting and mating! I spend lots of time with them and have concluded I have 7 pairs. And the remaining 2 drakes have 8 hens to choose from! Lol

 

[buff goose guy]

Ohh good, hope everything goes well

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yes! They have all been courting and mating! I spend lots of time with them and have concluded I have 7 pairs. And the remaining 2 drakes have 8 hens to choose from! Lol

My goodness your going to have eggs, broody's and ducklings all over the place come spring!!!

 

[dave1212ish]

An update for you all! Several months later she is broody on 14 eggs.

 

[buff goose guy]

Thats amazing good job

what color mallards do u breed or do u just do greys?

 

[Kaessa]

An update for you all! Several months later she is broody on 14 eggs.

 

[attimus]

How are your hatches going. My first is happening now