Mother Duck With Ducklings — coloring page to print
Save to PinterestCute scene of a mother duck and three ducklings swimming in a pond by a barn; a printable coloring page for kids.
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Recommended age
- 6+ yrs
- Category
- Animals
- Subcategories
- Small Animals
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This coloring page shows a mother duck swimming in a pond with three cheerful ducklings, lily pads and cattails at the water's edge. A barn, fence, tree, sun and fluffy clouds appear in the background. It's a free printable coloring page for kids featuring a duck family on a farm. Children who love animals and outdoor scenes will enjoy coloring it.
A little story
Mama Duck led her ducklings on a sunny pond parade, each little paddle making tiny rings in the water. At the end of the day they huddled under her wing and dreamed of tomorrow's splashy adventures.
What to prepare
How to color it step by step
- 1Start with a light base color on the mother duck's body.
- 2Color each duckling with slightly different yellow shades.
- 3Fill the pond with blue, leaving white highlights for ripples.
- 4Color lily pads and the floating lotus leaf green.
- 5Paint cattails brown and their stems green.
- 6Color the barn with red boards and a brown roof.
Color suggestions
Coloring tips
What you'll discover
- Ducks use webbed feet to swim efficiently.
- Ducklings follow their mother after hatching.
- Ducks eat water plants and small insects.
- Barns often stand near farm ponds.
Vocabulary
Match the word to its meaning — tap a word, then its meaning
What your child will learn
- Builds fine motor precision with small strokes.
- Improves focus and patience while coloring.
- Reinforces color recognition and mixing.
- Encourages storytelling and observation skills.
Fun facts
- Ducks preen oil onto their feathers to stay waterproof.
- Ducklings often follow their mother right after hatching.
- Ducks have webbed feet to help them swim better.
- Many ducks live near farms where ponds attract food.
Learn & play
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Frequently asked questions
Can I print this coloring page?+
Yes — free PNG and PDF downloads are provided for A4 printing.
Can I color this in my browser?+
Yes — use the built-in "Color online" button to paint and save a PNG.
Is this coloring page free?+
Yes, both online coloring and file downloads are free.
How do I get the best print results?+
Download the PDF or PNG and print on A4 paper with default printer settings.
What supplies should I use?+
Colored pencils, markers or crayons work well for this page.