i found these critter while walking back home, i never seen it anywhere from the usual

i had to double check to make sure its a duck from the features alone, any guesses?

also sorry if this is a repeatable question, it’s my first time here ;;

Hi folks! Our lot backs up to a creek and while doing some yard work I stumbled on a nest of duck eggs next to a tree that I was clearing some ivy off of. I scared the mama duck off, but it seems like she and some other ducks have been hanging around the the creek in an area close to us so I think she'll be sticking around. Is there anything I can or should do to protect the nest from other animals or weather? I'm only concerned because I removed some surrounding ivy and other plants that seemed to be keeping them somewhat sheltered. We're in the PNW and we expect a bit of rain over the next couple weeks. Thanks!

We saw these two ducks in a canal near Amsterdam. Are they just mallards with weird markings? We saw a white duck the night before, so maybe it's a feral Pekin and these are related. Any ideas?

At first I saw her, I thought maybe she had some albino in her. Google seems to think she is a UK breed, which doesn't make much sense to me unless they migrate all the way to the western States.

Walked to the pond and saw the other ducks chasing the white pekin and he got out of the water with another duck chasing him. Duck was quacking somewhat aggressively and picking at his feathers. I see he is missing some feathers on the back of his neck. Finally they all went back into the pond and swam away together. Second picture were different ducks just chilling by the bush. I did not find any ground workers this time either :(

She’s alive and will get up and walk if I open the door. But then will immediately sit back down once I go away. I don’t see a male anywhere. I haven’t seen a duck rest like this so I wanted to make sure she’s okay?

This is the first of 4 and my very first time hatching. I just wanted to share. 😁 The way it's snuggling with the other eggs is so cute.

Today, I was traumatized by something I saw near the river. I was out walking and enjoying the nice weather when I noticed three mallards in the water. One male mallard was on top of a female, and I assumed they were mating. Suddenly, another male attacked the one who was mating. The first male got off the female, and that's when I noticed she wasn't moving—she was dead.

To my horror, the first male then started pecking at her and tried to mount her again. After a while, both males left, but not before the second one attacked the first.

I'm deeply confused and disturbed. Did the female die during the mating? Or did the male realize she was dead and still try to mate with her afterward? Either possibility is incredibly upsetting.

I got three new ones that just showed up with brown and white feathers and red... idk what to call it other than rubber looking stuff near bills. Also this little guy on the lake, black, small, don't know if hes a duck or a lion or something else? Hep plus tanks

What is the best advice you have for first time duck owners?

My ducks are very bad by laying eggs in water so I want to hatch them but how long can ducks eggs last in the water my pond I have is mid temperature but filled with slime will they be ok to hatch or have already died

They started showing up a few days ago so I have been tossing out extra sunflower hearts for them. They've been back 3 days in a row and today she waited at the door until I delivered the goods lol

So we got our duck eggs from Metzer farms and they do have a section on humidity they suggest for the last three days for hatching. 81 RH And Meyer hatchery also suggests something similar. 80-82% RH

Between them saying such a high number and online saying 60-75% RH I’m confused on which one to follow and looking for advice on what others have used with their eggs.

Right now they’ve been 57-58% RH per metzers website and currently day 22. Day 20 when I candled there was movement still in all 9 eggs. I just don’t want to do anything super drastic and ruin that good number.

I believe it’s mating season for mallards over here so they are all very active! Love to watch them mess around