2012 Brood 4

May 18th, 2012         0 comments

Hen Confidia: Stout tan duck
Drake(s) Typical mallard and typical Buff Orpington in attendance
DOB (estimate) May 18
Pond Location North end, goes to far shore at night
1st Meeting May 19 in water at north end of millpond
Duckling Count 13 verified, May 19

Confidia is a veteran mom and has the assistance of two attending drakes to help with protecting the babies. Even so, she’s lost almost half of her brood during their first three weeks of life.


Posts including this brood:

05/20/12 :: New Front Runner: 2012 Fertility Tournament!
05/25/12 :: Ready for a holiday picnic?
05/29/12 :: Genes: Impressive Recessives
06/11/12 :: Back from vacationing across the border
06/16/12 :: Brood 4 Update: Confidia
08/06/12 :: Like the first day at school

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