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Duck Facts
Male: Drake
Female: Hen
Maturity: 6-12 months
Incubation: approx. 28 days
Young: Ducklings
Fledge: 40-65 days depending on size

Fledge: a young bird grows its flight feathers and begins to fly.

Clutch: a hatch of eggs laid over several days but incubated together.

Molt: the seasonal shedding of flight feathers.

Pip: to crack or chip a hole in an egg, usually done by the emerging chick.

Brooder: a warm box or enclosure for newly hatched chicks

Posted By: Squirrel, Feb 24, 10:26:38