Neighbor Backyard Ducklings

[littlealli]

Hi there,

My neighbor directly behind me has a pool that's not used, and the same ducks come back at least twice a year to have their ducklings in her backyard. It's super private for them, lots of trees, and they've had several litters of ducklings back there. Once litter didn't make it and another I'm not sure what happened to.

Today, I found out that these ducks had another litter of ducklings. Another neighbor had called the city because she found one in her yard that must of got out. The city came out and took the 8 ducklings from the neighbors backyard. They said they would take them to a lake or pond in the area. I feel awful for the mama duck. What are the chances the 8 ducks will survive on their own without mama?? Has to be very traumatic for her and the dad.

I read that you can put beach balls in the pool and that would deter them? Is that true?

Thanks so much for your help.

Allison

 

[Amiga]

Young ducklings do need their mother duck. I am appalled that the city doesn't know that. Is there a wildlife rehabber in the area?

 

[littlealli]

I feel horrible about it... I went to the closest city pond I knew of this evening and there were 15 ducklings swimming around. I imagine they dropped the 8 off there and there were several others too. I'm hoping the males and female ducks there take these little guys under their wings, literally and figuratively speaking. The ducklings were swimming around with several ducks so I felt a little better about it.

Do you think a rehabber will take 15 ducklings from the pond??

 

[Amiga]

I think a rehabber might be able to educate the city employees.

 

[Mrs.H]

I think a rehabber might be able to educate the city employees.

I agree. It needs to be brought to their attention, even tho you would think taking any baby away from its mother would be common sense not to do. Glad they do have adult ducks around tho, hopefully all goes well!

 

[buff goose guy]

#1 the city is dumb
#2 those little guys wont be able to make it without her