FIGURE 8: Template for proper size & and shape of a wood duck nest box entrance hole. 37 5. IDENTIFYING PREDATORS OF WOOD DUCK HENS AND EGGS IN WASHINGTON Telltale Signs to Look For RACCOON: The dead wood duck hen is often present in or near box.. The 3 inch by 4 inch elliptical nest box entry hole is a good guard against raccoons in Washington State. Early nest box designers found that raccoons one year old and older could not enter holes 3 inches by 4 inches in size, but the hole size is just large enough so that wood ducks can enter it. 2.
It did NOT almost suffocate on the breast. There are cases of babies who suffocate while breastfeeding- these are cases where the mother was exhausted or under the influence of something and suffocated the baby NOT a case of normal breastfeeding causing a death.
Make sure baby nurses from both breasts during each nursing session. Every time that your baby starts comfort sucking, loses interest, or starts falling asleep, take that as a cue to switch sides. This stimulates both breasts to make more milk and helps to ensure your baby is fully emptying each breast. Go to the Next Slide. Lose the Binky. Any time that your baby spends sucking on a pacifier is time lost on stimulating your milk production. The early months can be difficult when it seems like your baby has become permanently attached to you, but itâs the best thing for your baby, and your supply.