Question about Mallards?

[Matilda hen]

Hi ,
I'm getting hatching duck egg's in spring , and well...Ive chosen the Mallard , as I hatched a cross of one last year , and she was amzing , So if you have any information you think I may find helpful , pease comment , but my main question is , will they migrate , and if so will they know where to go? I mean , i don't want a fly away home scene lol , but I really wouldn't like to Pionion them either , as i'd be delighted if they migrated , but how can I ensure they will be on the right track , if there even is a way...Thankyou for your time.

 

[DallasCriftins]

I have had wild mallards hatch on my pond every other year
Once hatched the mother rarely stayed more than a few days

 

[Kevin565]

Domestic Mallards will not most likely migrate. They should also not be encouraged to try to migrate. They have not been raised in a wild setting and would most likely be the first birds to be killed by predators.

 

[Matilda hen]

Awh , theose photo's are absolutely heartwarming , so cute , thank's for sharing , and Ok thankyou , i was just wonderign what to expect , thankyou both