We wintered over 6 mallards in our chicken coop this winter.  Three of the hens decided to sit on eggs and delivered us many ducklings in the past couple weeks.  It has been so exciting for the kids (and me!) to have this experience.  This mama had 12 !!!  babies...   We have been able to experience predation  close at hand.  A raven was stealing duckings for a while and ended up taking 7 total.  We now only have 12 ducklings which is more than enough!!!   Not really sure what is going to happen to them this winter as we also now have 26 chickens!!!   This place has gone to the BIRDS!!!!