Hey everyone!! I have a rescued WILD mallard with angel wing who is almost 8 months old. No mate, but plenty of attention. She has been laying eggs. She did a first set of 14.Took those. Then a few days later, she has a total of 19 as of today?! This doesn't seem normal? She's acting fine though! She has a slight bumblebfoot from an attempted lading on some rocks, but otherwise, her demeanor is good and is a spoiled princess! Eggs are strong and healthy as well. She eats Purina Duck feed, grazes all day in the yard, and has a few mealworm treats and fresh water all the time. Me and my sister spend a lot of time together with her and she enjoys it! And then she naps in her clean pillow pads on the porch... We have been removing the eggs and ruffling the nest spots. Please let me know if this is the right thing to do so she doesn't remain broody or laying? Wrong food? Still need to supplement calcium anyway? Or just let her sit on any remaining eggs? Seems like a lot of eggs for a first clutch ( and just a wild mallard in general?)! I've read so much info of taking the eggs to stop broodiness, but is this the case where I need to stop taking them?
A few things we're changing :
Any other suggestions are welcome!
A few things we're changing :
- No more petting when she "bows"! Hah!
- Less treats
- And limiting her time indoors in the later evenings. Maybe the lights?
Any other suggestions are welcome!