Posts by DuckyMom

Runners are my absolute favorites!! I just thought I would throw in a few pictures of my babies! Stanley: Pancake: Frances: Pickle: And of course lots and lots of ducklings!!! (I'll post duckling pictures in another post. I don't...

A week ago my fawn and white runners hatched out a duckling that I lovingly called Annabelle. We vent sexed the babies today and learned that she was a 'he'. He's from Holderread lines and is absolutely beautiful and sweet. Any name...

He seemed to perk up after the sugar water and is now eating and drinking like a champ. He's gotten strong enough to hold his little head up and sit up on his own and even is trying to walk. He's only half the size of his siblings...

Thank you! I'll head down to the feed store tomorrow and see what I can find. Thank you all! Emily

When it comes to electrolytes, what should I use? Is there a product meant for this kind of thing or should I try a gatorade or pedialyte?

I couldn't get him to take any food, but I did get a few drops of water into him. I'll try getting him to take some more in a few minutes.  Emily

My Indian Runner just hatched out 8 ducklings and her 7th turned out much smaller than the others and very weak. He is unable to walk and his right wing points down instead of back. He is sort of scooting short distances but other than...

Here they are!  

One baby down and so far she's been nothing but a perfect mother.

They're hatching right now! All seems to be going according to plan!