Mallard Eggs on the Boat

[Gumada]

So here is a story that I am positive you have never heard before ! I get down to the boat this morning at around 6:30 am. I load up and step behind the helm to start the engines. When I look down I see two what look like eggs ! Initially I think it’s a joke, no joke. A mallard duck has laid two eggs on the mat behind the helm. So, what to do...I wrap them in towels , put them in a bucket and my new grandchildren go fishing with me. When I got back, I cleaned the boat and put them back where I found them...stupid ducks...btw I didn’t leave them at the dock because the seagulls would surely have eaten them....

Happy 4th of July

[Gerry Zagorski]

First I’ve heard of that… Happy 4th!

[Broad Bill]

I'm sure the Democrats and NOAA will find a direct link to climate change and a reason to reduce boat speeds in marinas.

[Duffman]

That’s awesome!!!! Hope they hatch. Let us know how this shakes out.

[june181901]

If the hen duck does not return you can eat them. I buy them on a farm on Rte 79 for a buck each. Very rich tasting but the shells are much harder than chicken eggs.

[Gumada]

UPDATE....

Arrived at the boat this morning and there was yet another egg, bringing the total to three . I packed them up and took them fishing, they seemed to like it.

[Pennsy Guy]

Geez, think I might have tried to rig a suspension system for them...don't want to get them seasick...LOL