2007-06-01 16:38:54 · 4 answers · asked by Sierra D 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Yes, mallards mate for life, however they are also known to have illicit affairs once in a while, on the sly. No kidding. It's been documented.
2007-06-01 17:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, ducks do not always mate for life. Some may but ducks usually do not. Unlike swans which may not take another mate if theirs dies or if seperated. A mallard drake will usually mate with as many hens as he can. He might stay with one hen to raise a brood, might not. Some other diucj
ks are more loyal. Ruddy Shellduck for instance or wood ducks.
2007-06-02 01:43:14 · answer #2 · answered by Charles C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't. You don't normally see mallard drakes sticking around with the duck & ducklings, and I have seen a duck with ducklings getting gang raped by some drakes.
2007-06-02 01:31:55 · answer #3 · answered by Helena 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard that yes they do bt sry im nt sure
2007-06-01 16:44:20 · answer #4 · answered by babycakes 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋