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In Minnesota, mallards mate in late winter or early spring. Nests are built in dense vegetation, and hens lay five to 14 eggs, which take 26 to 30 days to hatch. Newborns are covered with down; they begin to fly 49 to 60 days after they're hatched.
19 Δεκ 2022 · The female constructs the nest in spring or summer and lays eight to ten eggs. She incubates the eggs for about 28 days and tends to the ducklings for a further 50 to 60 days until they reach independence. Mallards begin nesting at slightly different times across their vast geographical range.
The Mallard was reported from every county in the state and was documented breeding in all but two counties, Fillmore, in southeastern Minnesota, and Yellow Medicine, in southwestern Minnesota. Probable nesting, however, was reported in both counties.
23 Σεπ 2023 · The number of eggs laid by mallards varies depending on the age and health of the duck, but typically ranges from 5-12 eggs per clutch. The incubation period for mallard eggs is about 28 days. Once hatched, ducklings will stay with their mother for 4-8 weeks before becoming independent.
4 Απρ 2006 · The female typically lays 8–13 whitish to greenish eggs at a rate of 1 per day. The pair bond weakens as the female progresses through incubation. Females perform all incubation and brood-rearing activities.
22 Νοε 2019 · Mallards begin courtship in the fall and form pairs by early winter. Mallards build nests on the ground close to ponds and lay about a dozen eggs. Chicks can swim and feed within a day after hatching.
12 Απρ 2024 · Mating pairs will stay together until the female lays eggs. soon after, the male will leave. Newly hatched ducklings are precocial which means they can swim and feed themselves from the moment they leave the eggs."
