Are Female Ducks More Friendly?
Female ducks are generally pretty laid back, but drakes can be territorial, and aggressive to other male members of their flock. Can you just keep… Read More »Are Female Ducks More Friendly?
What To Do If An Egg Breaks Inside A Duck?
Try setting her in a pan or pool of warm water for an hour. If this does not help, try gently massaging the egg out,… Read More »What To Do If An Egg Breaks Inside A Duck?
Can You Touch A Ducks Egg?
Ducks and other birds can be fiercely protective of their eggs and young offspring. It’s always best to leave a sitting duck alone. Trying to… Read More »Can You Touch A Ducks Egg?
What Is It Called When Ducklings Follow Their Mother?
Imprinting: how ducklings recognize and learn to trust their mothers (and siblings) In the first days of life, during what is called a ‘sensitive period,’… Read More »What Is It Called When Ducklings Follow Their Mother?
At What Age Do Female Ducks Start To Quack?
about 6 weeks old. Ducks can also be sexed by their voices from the time they are about 6 weeks old. The females will begin… Read More »At What Age Do Female Ducks Start To Quack?
Do Ducks Squeak?
Many of us are familiar with the high-intensity squealing call the female wood duck makes when it is disturbed. Male wood ducks are physically incapable… Read More »Do Ducks Squeak?
What Does It Mean When My Duck Honks?
If you hear a duck hen quacking or honking repeatedly in a high pitched tone, she could be calling her mate or alerting him to… Read More »What Does It Mean When My Duck Honks?
Can Rabbits Cause Damage?
Rabbits commonly bite off small branches and gnaw to reach the green inner bark. Rabbits can severely damage landscape plants, orchard trees and other woody… Read More »Can Rabbits Cause Damage?
Do Rabbits Eat Decorative Grasses?
Many types of ornamental grasses make a good habitat for rabbits, but many won’t eat the older, tough blades. Japanese maple, butterfly-bush, boxwood, dogwood, cotoneaster,… Read More »Do Rabbits Eat Decorative Grasses?
Do Rabbits Destroy Gardens?
While there are animals that will benefit your garden, rabbits and other rodents definitely aren’t garden-friendly. They might look cute and cuddly, but these little… Read More »Do Rabbits Destroy Gardens?