Do Ducks Move Their Eggs?

Ducks are very intelligent birds, and often carefully choose their nesting spots with regard and concern to other factors like the security of their desired nesting spots

Ducks can move their eggs, but only in rare instances when it becomes necessary for the survival of the eggs

Why Would Duck Eggs Suddenly Disappear?

In some cases, it is possible that the mother duck moved them out of her nest, or may have been stolen by other ducks. Additionally, they may have been stolen by predators like mustelids, snakes, raccoons, and even humans.

Do Ducks Bury Their Eggs?

Egg-burying is a routine for ducks. They do this for safety and protection against predators like bugs, insects, and larger ones like raccoons, who target the eggs and gulp them down their throats within minutes.

Do Ducks Lay Eggs Under Water?

Ducks can lay eggs in water, but only in rare instances. As afore-mentioned, ducks usually nest on a patch of dry land near water, most preferably a position with some vegetation cover that helps camouflage and hide the nest.

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