For the second time this year we have a Mallard hen sitting on eggs around the house. Last time was in the front, by the corner of the garage. One day, she and her eight or so eggs had vanished. We figured racoons or foxes got the better of her.



The one day a few weeks ago I was watering some plants along the foundation near the back kitchen door, when she flew off of a semi-hidden nest, revealing nine more eggs. So far, except a few visits by a curious neighborhood house cat, she has been undisturbed. If these eggs are fertile, I wonder what we will do with a bunch of ducklings running around the back yard?

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