2006-07-26 09:57:45 · 18 answers · asked by Bluebell 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
They can. :)
2006-07-26 10:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by Julia L. 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ducks sometimes sleep on the water behind some rushes or leaves.They put their heads in the water for food,they don't sleep in the water because they need to breath and mostly they sleep in their nests they made in a safe place.
2006-07-29 13:56:52 · answer #2 · answered by *_Aelita_* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ducks generally use three types of areas: open fields (for food), a wetland near their feeding field (also for feeding, as well as washing and drinking), and a roost site (for sleeping). Roosts are found in areas where the birds feel safe and are seldom disturbed. These resting areas may be found over a mile from the feeding field. Depending on what is available, roost sites are usually medium to large ponds, or wide rivers.
To avoid predators, waterfowl are most often seen sleeping on the water, with their head turned around backwards and nestled into their feathers, to keep their unfeathered bill warm. As if sleeping on the water isn’t safe enough, ducks also have a habit of sleeping in a line where the ducks on the ends sleep with one eye open, watching for predators.
Many duck species may also be seen sleeping on land near their roosting pond, often standing on one leg with the other tucked up into its feathers. Again, this is done to stay warm.
Exceptions to these sleeping habits include the Harlequin Duck, which tend to roost on rocky shores to avoid sleeping in rough water, and Wood Ducks, who usually roost in trees. Stiff-tailed ducks, such as Ruddy Ducks, have difficulty walking on land because their legs are set far back on their body and are almost never seen sleeping out of the water. In fact, Ruddy Ducks are so comfortable sleeping in the water that, if you’re very quiet, you may see one blowing across a wavy pond!
2006-07-26 17:03:08 · answer #3 · answered by G.V. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i've seen ducks at night they are usually sat on the grass near the river i've never seen a duck asleep on the water would be a bit of a struggle to sleep on moving water??
2006-07-28 05:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They tend to sit on the bank near where I live to sleep, on a few occasions during the day when on the water they do tend to shut their eyes and look as though they are sleeping. Maybe they can do both.
2006-07-26 17:03:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under the water.
2006-07-26 17:00:13 · answer #6 · answered by Harriet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They snuggle up under the EIDERdown and sleep in the river bed.
2006-07-26 17:31:34 · answer #7 · answered by Mozzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they usually have a nest on the bank next to the river.
2006-07-26 17:21:59 · answer #8 · answered by Jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-26 17:09:55 · answer #9 · answered by kelly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have seen them.
2006-07-30 12:43:35 · answer #10 · answered by Ian H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depens if there tired.
2006-07-29 17:31:45 · answer #11 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋