Some of the ducks were adopted as adults when people were unable to care for them any longer. Most of our ducks came to us as ducklings and were raised until they were old enough to move safely to the pond. They have all fallen prey to predators or mischief. We have never had any of our ducklings survive. Get directions, find nearby businesses and places, and much more. Q: Did the adult ducks we see at the pond hatch here at the campground?Ī: Sadly, no. Discover campgrounds like Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds New York, find information like reviews, photos, number of RV and tent sites, open seasons, rates, facilities, and activities. Q: How does RVWCG avoid problems with the law when they are working with the ducks?Ī: Although the ducks look like wild mallard ducks, they are actually a domestic breed called Rouen ducks. Q: If I can see a duckling bill through a small hole in the egg and hear it chirping, does it mean that it is in distress and needs my help?Ī: Not necessarily. Very young, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems should avoid handling ducklings, chicks, and lizards altogether. Always wash hands thoroughly with soap & water if you have been in contact with a duckling. Q: Can I get any diseases if I touch a duckling?Ī: Yes, you can get Salmonella. Q: Will mama duck abandon her duckling or her egg if a human touches it to put it back in a nest, etc?Ī: Ducks do not identify their ducklings by smell, so a stray duckling or egg can be put back by humans. If you see a nest, please leave it alone and give Mama and her ducklings some space.Ī: If the nest is moved even a little, the mother duck may abandon it. Unfortunately, it can scare Mama away from her nest, abandoning the eggs. It is tempting to go visit just to show the kids or snap a picture. One of them is in a high human traffic area, probably chosen because fewer predators (like domestic dogs) frequent the area. As many people have noticed we have had a couple of Mama ducks sitting on their nests. It is as hard to stay away for humans as it is for predators. So teeny and fluffy with tiny little voices. The 2022 Dutchess County Fair kicks off today through Sunday Just a 45-minute drive from Saugerties - head down to Rhinebeck, NY for the 176th Dutchess County Fair Daily Fair Hours. I saw a…baby duck!!!īaby ducks, called ducklings, are adorable. We've seen baby bears nearby, baby deer walking along the park, and. When you're camping in the Catskills you're bound to come across all kinds of wonderful wildlife.

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