https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:47:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes/page/2#post-1654097 Tue, 03 May 2016 01:03:41 +0000 JAileen 1654097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The nest is empty again. My husband thinks she was in the middle of laying last time and that's why she came back. Again, there were no shells or shell pieces around. I think it may have been a raccoon. They would be able to carry eggs away whole. I know they can be active during the day, as I saw one mid day when we were in Texas last week.</p> <p>I hope she's okay, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes/page/2#post-1649420 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 03:50:42 +0000 JAileen 1649420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ledonna, fingers crossed!</p> <p>Isabel, I did feel like I was getting too emotionally invested in this duck. i haven't put out food (not sure what they eat!), just some water. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes/page/2#post-1649056 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 16:09:20 +0000 Anonymous 1649056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just adding that sometimes it's best to limit your participation to being slightly helpful in securing the shelter. Adding food, etc. might attract other animals or increase territorial behavior. Low key interaction and extreme discretion is probably safest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1648960 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:05:39 +0000 Ledonna N. 1648960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the best thread. I cannot wait for the ducks arrivals </p> <p>Carter to funny. So the cats not your? She must consider your sink a "safe place". Lol</p> <p>Looks like the adopted a human </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1648901 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 11:24:56 +0000 Anonymous 1648901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute! The duck and yourself for being so sweet to her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1648891 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 11:14:25 +0000 JAileen 1648891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before I saw the nest I had seen the duck standing there a day or so before. Before that, there wasn't a nest. I had been trimming back the perennials and would have seen it. </p> <p>I would have thought there would have been some shell pieces, if the predator had been a hawk, or something like that. The eggs were a lot bigger than a chicken egg. As Rabbit said, maybe it was a person, but it was pretty hidden from the street. It really is mysterious. I'm so glad she's okay! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1648849 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 07:34:28 +0000 rachylou 1648849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How long do you think the nest was there? Gestation is about 4 weeks. I've read that ducks might move their eggs. Of course, I've also read the opposite, but it's usually a Joe Schmo saying that, not like a zoologist. If they hatched or were gotten by a predator - either way you'd likely as not see egg shell... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1648830 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 03:59:18 +0000 JAileen 1648830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rabbit, yes, I was so relieved to see her! I really did feel sick. </p> <p>Her spot is among some perennials alongside our house. Even if you're two feet from her she's hard to see. A friend thought raccoons, but I think the eggs disappeared mid day, and I don't think they come out during the day, but maybe they do. Any animal experts out there? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1648825 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 03:11:33 +0000 rabbit 1648825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huh! &nbsp;Well good that she is doing alright. &nbsp; &nbsp;Is the area one where people walking by can see her and the nest and interfere? &nbsp;When you described the missing eggs I wondered if it was a person that collected them, as I would think an animal might leave evidence, broken shells, etc. &nbsp; Or maybe they were rolled a short distance away? &nbsp;I suppose something like a raccoon could carry eggs... &nbsp;A mystery! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1648821 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 02:49:19 +0000 JAileen 1648821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, this is really crazy, but the duck is back! I stopped looking for her after the nest was empty, but we had some arborists over today, and one of them mentioned the duck was back. I just checked a few minutes ago, and sure enough. I put her saucer of water back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1647980 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:02:55 +0000 Summer 1647980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's all too common, I'm afraid.&nbsp; So few make it, which is very sad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1647816 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:38:38 +0000 JAileen 1647816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It made me want to cry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1647787 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:21:35 +0000 Helen11 1647787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a sad turn of events. I was hoping you'd see the ducklings. Maybe mother duck will find a quieter spot next time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1647498 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:59:22 +0000 JAileen 1647498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was showing my neighbor the nest so she could fill the saucer with water while we're gone. When we looked at the nest, the duck was gone as were all the eggs. There were no shells or feathers around. I have no idea what happened. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1645492 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 20:23:36 +0000 JAileen 1645492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dottie, you reminded me that I needed to give her some water. We had an arborist over the other day who suggested I put out a saucer of water. She's sitting on the eggs now. The last time I saw the eggs, two days ago, there were five. So I don't know how many there are now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1645445 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:51:11 +0000 Dottie 1645445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so nice of you! &nbsp;I know Mama Duck appreciates it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644542 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 17:22:18 +0000 JAileen 1644542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I put up a barrier to give the duck some privacy from my dogs. Hopefully they will forget about her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644480 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:53:33 +0000 Marilyn 1644480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahhh....that's so sweet! :)</p> <p>My dog seems convinced that there's something under our shed.&nbsp; He's been making a beeline for it for a few weeks now.&nbsp; Once the last bit of snow melts back there I'm going to have to check it out.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He's either on to something or it's a case of dog brain. </p> <p>Oh,<b> Carter</b>......That's adorable!!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644268 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:05:40 +0000 Dottie 1644268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so adorable and Carter, I can't believe it! &nbsp;Too cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644250 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 23:35:20 +0000 catgirl 1644250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is the cutest cat pic! And make way for ducklings! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644224 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 22:30:47 +0000 rabbit 1644224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm eager to hear how the ducks do, the plywood might help.</p> <p>Oh Carter, that is the cutest ever! &nbsp;I'd call your local cat rescue to ask for advice since they deal with kittens (and free-range moms) a lot I think. Or does mom belong to someone who knows she's at your place?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644223 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 22:25:58 +0000 deb 1644223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, ducklings are so cute! And Carter, that is too funny! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644221 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 22:14:35 +0000 JAileen 1644221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We definitely plan to keep the dogs away from the nest. The nest is outside the gate to the backyard, on the side of the house. We seldom use that gate. My husband thought he might put up a piece of plywood so that the dogs can't see the duck. She's kind of hidden by yarrow and irises, but Mr. Skunky knows she's there and that is driving him wild. Per the Ducks Unlimited website, mallards lay an average of 9 eggs, and they hatch within 28 days once incubation begins. My husband said she won't start incubating until all the eggs are laid. I think they lay one egg a day. So, this can go on for five weeks!</p> <p>I do love baby ducks, though, so it'll be worth it.</p> <p>ETA: Carter, OMG! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644218 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 22:08:41 +0000 carter 1644218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my. How long until they hatch and waddle off?? Perhaps you should send your neighbors a case of wine if this might take awhile;-).</p> <p>Mother Nature is indeed crazy...seems the neighborhood cat thought my guest bathroom sink was the perfect spot to have her kitten (only 1). The little one was born 2 weeks ago and is about ready to walk, yet mama will not let it stay in the nice safe high-sided box I prepared. Don't know what to do about that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644178 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:17:16 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1644178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's so&nbsp;great.&nbsp; Years ago we had a pond in our back yard and a Mama duck took up residence.&nbsp; Our dog at the time, a Weimaraner, was very interested in her but he didn't like water so she was relatively safe as long as she stayed in the pond.&nbsp; We put up some chicken wire fencing just in case.&nbsp;My son, about&nbsp;4 years old at the time, said that she laid eggs and we would have baby ducks.&nbsp; I told him it was July and not really the time for ducks to be having babies.&nbsp; A few days later, there were baby ducks in the pond with Mama.&nbsp; Shows what I know about duck reproduction.&nbsp; She ended up moving out with the ducklings soon after.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644170 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:39:12 +0000 shedev 1644170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your dog has a new hobby. I had a group of 3 deer that took up residence just behind my fence all off last year. It drove my dogs crazy. While my dogs were barking, the deer just ignored them, but when my dog would settle down and give him the collie stare, one of the males would become aggressive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644132 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:02:01 +0000 rachylou 1644132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's so cool. You see so much more of what's right there when you have a dog, I swear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644091 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:50:57 +0000 Maneera 1644091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hahaha....Mr Skunky! So what's the POA? How do you plan to keep him *away* from this nest until the ducklings can hatch and grow and love away?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644073 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:17:23 +0000 Anonymous 1644073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so awesome.&nbsp; You have a whole nature special going on in your yard! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-nature-is-crazy-sometimes#post-1644063 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:57:23 +0000 Summer 1644063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Watch that Mr Skunky doesn't snaffle those eggs, JAileen.&nbsp; </p>