Duck

Today, the wood duck is no longer federally listed as an endangered or threatened species and is still protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.… Read More »Are Wood Ducks Protected In Michigan?

My guess is that almost everyone is familiar with the Mallard. These ducks are definitely the most common species in Michigan! What kind of duck… Read More »Do Mallard Ducks Live In Michigan?

The Pekin (probably due to its rapid growth rate as a young bird) normally lives a relatively short life—perhaps five years. Can Pekin ducks survive… Read More »How Long Do Pekin Ducks Live In The Wild?

Chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry should not be kept as pets in households with young children (i.e. less than 5 years old) or other… Read More »Can You Be Around Ducks When Pregnant?

Giardia is found in dogs, cats, and most wild animals (e.g., ducks, geese, raccoons, squirrels). It can also be transmitted to humans (letting an affected… Read More »Do Ducks Carry Giardia?

9 Facts about ducklings Ducklings can swim almost right away. Ducklings are born with down. Ducklings walk in groups for protection. Juvenile ducks are able… Read More »What Are Some Facts About Baby Ducks?

That pile of feathers doesn’t mean your duck was eaten by a predator (hopefully). And the missing plumage and grumpy attitude doesn’t mean anything is… Read More »Why Do Baby Ducks Lose Feathers?

Angel wing occurs because the flight feathers grow faster than the underlying wing structure. The heavy feathers cause the last (wrist) joint of the wing… Read More »Why Is My Ducks Wing Sticking Out?

You might be surprised to learn that baby ducks are not born with feathers. Instead, they are covered with a soft, fuzzy layer, called down.… Read More »What Are Baby Duck Feathers Called?

All ducks have wings so it may seem natural to think they can all fly. The truth is that some ducks can fly while others… Read More »Do Some Ducks Not Have Wings?