Wild ducks hanging with our domestic ducks

[featherhead007]

One of the fortunate few!!!

 

[harmonymw]

Do I have to worry about my drakes trying to breed her when they mature?

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

We had some mallards visiting this morning too!
My ducklings were very interested watching them through their run.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Do I have to worry about my drakes trying to breed her when they mature?

Yes, drakes will try to mate any duck.

 

[harmonymw]

One of the fortunate few!!!

They have their issues with me, just not each other. I have a broody Maran right now who fluffs up like a turkey and charges me when I take her off the nest, so

 

[harmonymw]

Yes, drakes will try to mate any duck.

Fabulous.

 

[harmonymw]

We had some mallards visiting this morning too!
My ducklings were very interested watching them through their run.
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Those are gorgeous. Especially the female. My goodness.

 

[chickens really]

They won't stay anyways being wild Ducks they will leave to migrate..

 

[chickens really]

View attachment 1376193 I have this Bachelor Drake after my Calls daily each morning..Good thing my Dogs chase him off..

 

[harmonymw]

They won't stay anyways being wild Ducks they will leave to migrate..

She’ll go wheels up once they mount her lol