Wild Mallard Eggs

[usschicago1]

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Most people don't listen though. They are to busy doing what they want.

It is also illegal to dump chemicals on the ground. If you think there in danger then there is people that have permits that can go in & relocate them. If you try not knowing what your doing then more then likely your going to kill them.

He did a good thing? Hes trying to save them, and he wants help. If he didnt they would have died. If you have nothing to add to the thread then please dont.

I know nothing about ducks either, but thank you for giving them a shot.

 

[eenie114]

My uncle once found 2 baby wild mallard ducklings in a sewerish-thing and broght them home. One died the next night, but it's sister thrived wonderfully.... until she ws eaten by a racoon.

 

[Goat_Walker]

I have a wild mallard duckling. The nest was destroyed and all but two eggs were scrambled. a friend popped them in tha bator and Jelly Bean hatched. She is now mine and follows me around the house.

I would suggest buying chick starter sinc I know nothing of turkeys. 99.5 temperature and 65% humidity for duck eggs, turned three - five times a day I think , unless you have an automatic turner. At day 25 though the humidity goes up to about 75%.

I think your ducks and turkeys are safe from desieases to each other. The ducklings cant be introduced to a mama duck who already has duckligns because she might try to kill the new commers.

 

[savingdogs]

Wild birds could have diseases that could be spread to your home flock. I would not bring wild birds home for that reason.

 

[Goat_Walker]

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These are eggs - not yet hatched. Im sure if he/she hatches them in the bator then they will be fine.


And I agree with usschicago1 - In the duck Forum and on BYC in general it is common courtesy to be helping and positive. If you have something negative to say please dont post it. If you think it needs to be said, say it in a positive way. Byc - Because you care, Not because you criticize.

 

[DMFarm]

In the US, all native migratory birds are protected under federal law (Migratory Bird Treaty Act). It is illegal for anyone to possess a protected bird, its nest, its eggs or even its feathers unless they have the required federal and state licenses. It is also illegal to disturb an active nest. Penalties for violating this law include fines of up to $500 and/or up to 6 months in jail for each offense.

 

[katharinad]

Yes, there are laws protecting wild animals, but there are also exceptions. I took in a will mallard duckling and was actually not breaking the law. Trust me I've checked to make sure. Call your local fish and wildlife agency and ask them for assistance. They will tell you the laws and can send someone out to help. Here the duck and it's upcoming ducklings are in danger, so it is ok to take action. They most likely will capture the duck and her eggs and put them into a rehab facility. That way they can monitor the eggs and see if she goes back to incubating them herself. It everything breaks they will put the eggs into an incubator the take care of it from there. Removing the eggs will not stop the duck from laying more eggs in the same place, so intervention is necessary. The problem you have is you don't know how far they are in their incubation process. Sure an expert can candle the eggs and tell you. I would first contact the right officials and ask them before taking drastic steps. Remember that you are required to file for a temporary wild animal license, if you take the eggs. In my state this one if free of charge, because you are not starting a breeding program or want to keep it. It will become a permanent one with fees, if you have to keep the animal and it does require explanation to why. Our wild mallard grew up fine, without to much people handling/contact, we locked her up at night, but she was free to fly and roam the property, and she eventually joined the wild ducks. All according to the books. So I'm glad you are asking this, and that you and your boss are concerned. I'm sorry that some came down harsh on you, and were of little help of information.
Good luck,
Katharina

 

[aprophet]

state agencies do not oversee the (Migratory Bird Treaty Act) the FWS do they are who you need to check with, the dealings I have had with them they are most helpful

http://www.fws.gov/

good luck

 

[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

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Fully agree, and Goatwalker it doesnt matter if they are just eggs, most diseases transferred are transferred threw eggs too.
These post ARE here to help, NOT to criticise. I am sure there are loads of US Fish and Wildlife people that are one here, out of 50 some thing thousand memebers some have to be one.
If they get caught doing this, it will be bad, period...
They dont care what your reasons are for doing it, legally, you are supposed to report wildlife in need of assistance, and the Fish and Game people will handle it in a legal manner with rehab permitted people dealing with it.
My advise is to call you local Fish and Game people and talk to them, if you get caught, it will not be good, again, they dont care why you did it, just that you did it....

 

[savingdogs]

I was originally drawn to read this thread because I had seen some wild mallards what were in an unwanted place. Since I wanted ducks and would have provided a habitat, it seemed logical that if I could trap some.....
I voiced the idea here and really appreciated getting the advice that I did, that it would be illegal. It did not occur to me that a wild animal would have a law like that when it pertained to providing habitat, safety, food, etc....I was very happy that someone told me this prior to me going out and making a big mistake. I found it POSITIVE.
I work at a veterinary clinic and was told about the ability to transmit disease. It would probably depend highly on the area and types of birds and parasites and diseases, but it would be a hard thing for a veterinarian to recommend. When I heard about this part I lost all interest in bringing the mallards home and thought it might be the same for you or anyone reading this thread, since most of us probably already have chickens!
Sometimes being positive means being realistic and willing to tell it like it is. Painting negative things with a happy brush does not make problems go away. Of course we all want a happy ending for the ducklings but sometimes in nature happy endings are not the norm. I agree that letting the appropriate authorities get involved is the best course of action; in our area, the Audobon society is absolutely awesome and certainly respectful of animal life. But we should not shy away from presenting facts because they happen to be negative towards the prevailing thread. After all we are all free to decide what to do with what we learn here. Hopefully we can feel free to present our tidbits of knowledge for all to absorb.
Knowledge is power! We can always agree to disagree.