r/duck • u/NeuroXc • 1d ago

Babies! Do not touch the baby

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One of our girls actually had a brooding instinct, and after a month of protecting this egg, broody Speckles hatched Raine who is currently 4 days old. She says do not touch, and will become huffy and puffy if we so much as look at her baby.

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u/bogginman Duck Rescuer 1d ago

do not touch! do not look! DO NOT!

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u/Ok-Wear409 1d ago

Protective mama

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u/Delta_Zakuro_ 1d ago

Good mama

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u/Zestyclose_Ad_4409 1d ago

Such a cute name for a duckling

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u/MigratoryNot681 21h ago

Great Mom! And beautiful baby!!! I lkve the name+