Ducks are Back!!

[Pondside]

Just got home from work to find 'our' Mallards are back on the pond. Last year they produced 9 ducklings. Earlier this year their batch of eggs ended up on the bottom of the pond. Hopefully they will produce another clutch and rear them on the pond. I've just placed new nesting material in the duckhouse in preparation!

I'll keep you posted.

Steve

 

[addy1]

How neat, they are so pretty! Keep us posted.

 

[j.w]

Happy they are back and hope they raise a family

 

[stroppy]

how lovely a few years ago i did have a mum duck visit my pond with her ducklings

 

[addy1]

How cute stroppy!

Right after i moved out of arizona, my renter told me there was a nest of eggs. She left them alone and ended up with 17 lil ducklings wandering around the stream and pond. Of course they waited until I was not living there.

 

[j.w]

They are just so sweet...................love the little peepers

 

[stroppy]

How cute stroppy!

Right after i moved out of arizona, my renter told me there was a nest of eggs. She left them alone and ended up with 17 lil ducklings wandering around the stream and pond. Of course they waited until I was not living there.

thats a shame you missed them addy ... maybe you will get some in your new pond

 

[mikeinpgh]

Is it common for ducks to visit ponds? I would love some visitors.
Do ducks mess up water quality with there poop?

 

[addy1]

They can make a mess, but sure love to watch them swim around.

 

[Pondside]

Just been down to the pond and it seems the guys are getting used to their new home. Not sure if they will lay their egs in the duckhouse, but at least any chicks will have a safe haven. Time will tell.

Steve

 

[addy1]

How neat! Here's hoping for babies.

 

[stroppy]

they look like they have made themselves at home

 

[blessedfamily]

Love their home you have made them..pretty neat.

 

[lotusfreak]

they are so cute