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Will Pool Water Harm Ducks

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Date: 05/05/2008 Topics: Pets > Birds | Readers Request > Pets  
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For the past few days we have had a mallard duck couple that has been visiting our pool. We have been scaring them away because we didn't want them in the pool. Today we discovered a nest that had one egg that we suspect was laid yesterday. She returned about 30 minutes later and that is when we discovered she laid another egg. I have been researching mallard ducks to find out more about them and I learned that they will return to lay more eggs.

Therefore, I'm not worried that she won't return, but I was just wondering what to do. I have a dog that I let out into the backyard to exercise, I play catch with him and I know he won't mess with the nest. I have to exercise him daily and I don't intend on bothering the mother duck. I haven't touched any of the eggs because I feel she won't return if we touch them.

We plan to allow her to lay more eggs and hatch them, but we do have a pool. Will the chlorine harm her or the ducks if she swims in the pool? If anyone has anymore information to share with me it would be greatly appreciated. If their is anything that I can do to help her or the ducks then that would be great.

Dre from California
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Post By ray degeorge (Guest Post) (06/01/2008)
Today is the 3rd time in two yrs that chicks were hatched and headed directly into my pool. We just realized that it was the same mom. How else would she know to come to the exact same place to incubate? They hit the pool within a few hours of leaving the shell and so far no ill effects, however I'm not sure of the long term effect( like 5/6 days). Anyone with that knowledge? Please respond. RDG

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Post by barrsbits (12) | (05/30/2008)
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We have 30 mallards , but they have never gone in our pool.
But I'm sure as long there is water, it shouldn't bother them.

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Post By (Guest Post) (05/08/2008)
Also birds can't really smell. It is a myth that they will abandon their eggs if you touch them. I had a friend take eggs right out of the nest and put them back with no ill effects.

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Post by Jilson (141) | (05/05/2008)
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My mom used to rent a condo. in Myrtle Beach each year; and each year a mallard pair nested by the pool and swam in it with no ill effects! They were a pleasure to watch.

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