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.
Breast milk and early breastfeeding are still best for both the health of you and your baby, especially if your baby is premature or sick. Even if your baby canât breast-feed directly from you, itâs best to ex-press or pump your milk and give it to your baby with a cup or bottle.f your baby starts to clamp down, you can put your finger in his or her mouth and take him or her off of your breast with a firm, âNo.â If your baby continues to bite you, you can try a few things: l Stop the feeding immediately so the. baby is not tempted to get another reaction from you.