tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post8802164860007231053..comments2024-02-14T21:21:39.770-08:00Comments on OC Birder Girl: Mallards--Anas platyrhynchosOrange County Birder Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-76885844070597718482017-01-16T19:25:21.399-08:002017-01-16T19:25:21.399-08:00Diana, animals become part of our families. In yo...Diana, animals become part of our families. In your comments, you mentioned that the mallard hen seemed lonely. That she you worried about her being alone all that time you were all working. Know the wild duck you found will need an adjustment time with other ducks. You gave her the perfect place to do that. Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center is an amazing place. They do really good work. I have brought wild birds to them in the past. Your hen is a wild duck not a pet. I very much doubt they could legally return her to you. She was made to be wild and the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center will help her find that again. They won't let her out until they know she is ready. It is normal to second guess yourself especially when you have bonded with an animal. Diana, I have no doubt that you did exactly the right thing. That doesn't mean you and your family won't miss her or that it won't hurt. Just know that even though it hurts, it was the right thing. You did a good thing for this little duck. Hold on to that, and grieve the loss of her presence. Perhaps, when you and your family feel better, you can gather some things the center might need and donate to them. Or even volunteer. Thanks for doing the best for her even thought it was hard. OC Birder GirlOrange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-28082132360450831832017-01-15T21:03:29.858-08:002017-01-15T21:03:29.858-08:00Hi we rescued a wild mallard duck a Year and half...Hi we rescued a wild mallard duck a Year and half ago and raised her in our backyard. She is female and started laying eggs last October, but stopped after the big molt in July. She hasn't laid eggs since and seemed to be lonely in our backyard. We do have a small daghtshaund dog that hung out with her during the day. At night She would come in to sleep in her indoor pen. Over the last couple months I noticed she seemed lonely I worried about her being alone in the backyard while we were at work, and thought she should be around other ducks. I called the wetlands and wildlife sanctuary in Huntington Beach over the course of a year to see if they would have room for her, well this Friday they did and said to bring her down. She's been there now three days and I can't help feeling I made a terrible mistake. Did I do the right thing? They integrated her with 6 other female ducks, but she is smaller then the others. Did I turn this wild duck into a demosticated duck? My family wants to bring her back home, not sure if we can even get her back at this point. Any thoughts? Thanks so much Diana Moore Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12590352221958693817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-83307710972073916072010-01-31T20:00:13.249-08:002010-01-31T20:00:13.249-08:00If birds or other wildlife are being mistreated, y...If birds or other wildlife are being mistreated, you may report it to the California Department of Fish and Game at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/enforcement/districts/southern.aspx<br /><br />Local park rangers or police may also be informed.Orange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.com