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Mallard bachelor party?

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I know this is unrelated to dogs, but can anyone tell me why a group of male ducks would gather together in my yard? … And remain there for hours?

Lindsay Stordahl

Sunday 14th of March 2010

But all males?

Mary Mactavish

Sunday 14th of March 2010

It's likely they're on their way somewhere, and can find tasty grass, snails, worms, other small critters. They've stopped for a roadside snack and rest.

Lindsay Stordahl

Sunday 17th of May 2009

I think they like to tease the cats!

Apryl DeLancey

Sunday 17th of May 2009

They know that a dog lives there and are teasing him!

Jan

Sunday 17th of May 2009

They do that around here too. For no apparent reason they will just pick out a yard or neighborhood and hang around for a long time.