Once the ducklings’ fuzzy feathers have dried, they are ready to leave the nest. The hen makes a special quacking noise to signal that it’s time to go. They need to get to the water promptly because there are predators that like to eat baby ducks like foxes, raccoons, coyotes, hawks, and owls. The hen and ducklings are much safer in water. … Hen Ducks Boundless Puddler Magazine

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