Finally the end result of Disco's egg laying marathon.. 15 plus 2 from the gull raided nest.
Only 3 eggs did not hatch from her total of 18 laid. Also found that incubation can take 30 days instead of 28.
Having thought after her nesting disturbance and cold eggs, they would not survive. If these all make it to the river in 8 weeks time, this will make Disco's contribution of 55 ducks in the past 5 seasons.
Broken wing or not, she is a great mother duck survivor.
Donnie is overwhelmed by the offspring, enjoy the first dip in the pool, short video below.
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