rammieib Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Advice needed if this has happened to anyone. My parents have had a duck nest laid in their garden and in about 28 days the eggs will hatch. It's not near water or anything similar so what can we do to try and help. We don't watch to capture the female duck, but we are happy to obtain help to rehome them after they are born. Are there any charities out there who will do this? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 You don't need a charity, sounds like you have the ingredients for a decent sized omelette for breakfast, bon appetite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinspain Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 15 minutes ago, David said: You don't need a charity, sounds like you have the ingredients for a decent sized omelette for breakfast, bon appetite ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 2 hours ago, rammieib said: Advice needed if this has happened to anyone. My parents have had a duck nest laid in their garden and in about 28 days the eggs will hatch. It's not near water or anything similar so what can we do to try and help. We don't watch to capture the female duck, but we are happy to obtain help to rehome them after they are born. Are there any charities out there who will do this? thanks Wildlife Trust would be my default place to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Maybe the ducks know something we don't , have some sandbags on stand by .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I'd leave them to it. The duck will decide when it is time to take them to water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammieib Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 6 hours ago, angieram said: I'd leave them to it. The duck will decide when it is time to take them to water! But there is no water nearby... that's the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 1 minute ago, rammieib said: But there is no water nearby... that's the point. Yes but ducks come away from the water to rear their young - the duck must have come from somewhere. Can't you make them a little pond? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, rammieib said: But there is no water nearby... that's the point. Can't you run them a bath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 In all seriousness, some advice here http://www.rspb.org.uk/community/wildlife/f/901/p/41919/277223.aspx#277223 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Only one realistic option available... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammieib Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 On 29 April 2017 at 19:25, angieram said: Yes but ducks come away from the water to rear their young - the duck must have come from somewhere. Can't you make them a little pond? Parents have a small pond but once ducklings are in, they won't get out. Will be contacting RSPCA tomorrow for advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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