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.
Many babies with a cleft palate will not be able to breast feed because they will not be able to create the suction they need to draw the milk from a breast.If your baby cannot create good suction then he will need to have his milk (breast milk or formula) put in a special bottle for feeding.o matter what type of cleft your baby has, you will be able to give baby breast milk if you want to. If your baby has a cleft palate, he will have difficulty breastfeeding and will need some help. But, your baby can still suckle at the breast and enjoy skin to skin comfort with you very soon after birth.