Surfnirvana Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 For the past 6 years we have had a pair of mallards visit our small pond from March to September. We've called them Charles & Camilla andon Saturday we were delighted to see they have arrived again this year ( a few weeks earlier than normal). They are definately the same ones, as when I call for my 3 chooks to come back in from free-ranging round the garden, they come as well in the hope of some food. They are also there in the mornings, waiting for some corn or layers pellets which they gobble up quickley, when I let the chooks out. I just want to ask if there is any harm in me giving them mixed corn or layers pellets, or if indeed I should be feeding them something else? I've gone and bought them a duck nesting box from Wiggly Wrigglers - whether they will use it or not I don't know. (I'm such a softee) She did lay a clutch of eggs a few years ago by our pond but something must have spooked her as she left them there. In the last few years I think she has laid her clutch elsewhere and arrives for an hour or so for a spash in our pond. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
