Ducks
General Duck Facts
Reproduction
When females lay eggs she plucks some of her own feathers to cover them with and she sits on them for 30 days.
Physical
Their feather are water proof the top ones produce an oil that keeps them from getting wet. There are fluffier feathers underneath the first layer and they keep the duck warm.
Interesting Facts
Ducks have no nerves or blood vessels in their feet, so they never feel the cold, even in icy water.
Diet
They eat insects, snails, seeds, plants, and grasses.
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