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I have a pot on my pier with a mama duck and her eggs. So far, I've tried to keep my dog from running her off, but happens at least once a day. Today, I caught a snake in the pot and it had already eaten one egg. I feel so sorry for this duck. What can I do?
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoFirst, you should not bother her or touch her eggs because if you do, when she smells the eggs and smells the scent of another animal, she will abandon them because she may think that other animals that could eat her eggs could hurt or kill them. Second, you should look out for animals that could hurt the duck and keep them away. Third, make sure you stay as quite as possible in your yard so you won't scare her. If you have one you should put one of those small, low baby pools so she and her ducklings can swim when they hatch. You don't need to worry about food because she can get that herself. Hope that helps!
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∙ 12y agoMany species of ducks travel in family groups. If a potential predator approaches, one of the adult ducks will waddle off in a different direction, feigning injury, hoping to lure the predator after it and away from the ducklings. If the potential predator continues to follow the ducklings, the adult will then turn and chase the predator, even flying and swooping at it.
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∙ 15y agoWhen it is on land and threatened it will head to the water and paddle out but on water or land when it feels the need to escape it will fly. Usually protesting as loud as it can.
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∙ 15y agoA ducks protection is a condom. but plz do not watch them. it wnt b pretty!!
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∙ 11y agothey run off like little cowrards
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How many duck eggs survive out of a batch?
Normally nearly all the duck eggs will hatch, although occasionally one or two eggs in the clutch will never hatch. Of course, in the wild, some eggs are eaten or broken by predators, but those that survive will should hatch, if they have been cared for properly.
What animal would attack a duck at night?
Duck eggs are highly nutritious and are therefore a prime food source for many predators including other birds. Raccoons and skunk love them. Muskrat will steal duck eggs given the opportunity as they are omnivores. Fox will chase off the guarding parents and if they fail to catch a live adult duck they will take the eggs.
Can you touch duck eggs?
No if you touch duck eggs or alert the duck to the fact you know where her best is she may leave and or abandon the eggs
Where do the duck eggs come out?
Duck eggs are formed inside the female and fertilized inside the uterus. The eggs are then laid by the duck via a vaginal canal through an orifice called the vent.
Does duck take care of the eggs?
The duck does take care of the eggs for the most part but there have been times when the drake will sit on the eggs as well to give the duck a break to go feed.
Will muskrats eat duck eggs?
Yes. Minks are opportunistic predators, and the eggs of birds are on the menu.
How do grasshopper protect their eggs?
The grasshopper digs a hole and puts her eggs in it. The hole helps protect the eggs from nature and also from predators.
Why do bivalves produce a cement compound?
They proroduce thier to protect the eggs from predators
Why do caecilians coil themselves around their eggs if they are cold blooded?
To protect them from minor predators.
Why do animals need to take care of their eggs?
because to protect from the predators and to provide food
How many duck eggs survive out of a batch?
Normally nearly all the duck eggs will hatch, although occasionally one or two eggs in the clutch will never hatch. Of course, in the wild, some eggs are eaten or broken by predators, but those that survive will should hatch, if they have been cared for properly.
Why do praying mantis have white bubbles around their eggs cases?
to protect them from predators and to keep them warm
Why does the alligator cover up the eggs?
In an attempt to protect them from predators, as well as shield them from the elements of the environment.
What animal would attack a duck at night?
Duck eggs are highly nutritious and are therefore a prime food source for many predators including other birds. Raccoons and skunk love them. Muskrat will steal duck eggs given the opportunity as they are omnivores. Fox will chase off the guarding parents and if they fail to catch a live adult duck they will take the eggs.
Will a muskgee female duck lay eggs on the ground?
Yes. They need to keep them warm and/or keep them safe from predators.
What are the predators of duck?
elmer fudd
Do Duck have predators?
ducks have many predators two of them is a wolf and fox
