Damage to Plants>
Damage to Structures>
General/Other>
Health and Safety>
Identifying a Bird>
Identifying a Mammal>
Preventing Problems>
Sick, Injured, or Orphaned>
Solving Problems>
 
     
 
Write your reply to the current thread on your right.
 

View Messages

Return to General/Other

Mallard Hen Nesting

[Post a Follow Up] [Post to this category]
From: nina pittman
City: Rochester Hills, MI
I have a mallard hen at work and she will not leave her nest for anything. Not food, water... nothing! There is no sign of the Daddy. We took Mama some water, but she won't respond to it. When we first noticed her she would hiss at the sight of us. Now she looks empty. What should I do? Can I help her? I thought maybe the Daddy was hurt and she was giving up due to a broken heart. Do you think she and the nest will be okay? I hope tthis is normal. Please advise, Thank you.

 
Extension Message
From: Laura Kammin
Visiting Extension Specialist, Pollution Prevention
Extension-Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program
lkammin@illinois.edu
This is normal. Just give her space. She'll find the food and water that she needs. How long has she been on the nest? Is she still on the nest?

 
[Post a Follow Up] [Post to this category]


 
First Name:  
Last Name:  
City:  
State:   Zip Code:
Email:  
Category:  
General/Other
Message:  
Please solve the below spam prevention question:

Validation complete :)
Validation failed :(

 
 
Return to Living With Wildlife In Illinois.
Search current board