Chub-chub was a baby Canada goose I fostered for a bit several years ago. He was the cutest lil' thing, and we eventually got him adopted by a quad of adults; two pairs who had babies of their own. Got to watch him grow up right in front of my eyes. The little' fuzzbutt is what made me want to...
They cultured her and found she had a respiratory infection so she's on antibiotics now. Hopefully this works, and it's not fungal as I feared. And now she has angel wing! This poor ducky is just a mess. But it's for her own good, I hope she gets used to her wrappings, she's gonna have 'em for a...
Okay, I just had to share this. Wobbles just got back from the vet where she had her wings wrapped, and I cut up some of my stockings to put around her to keep her from peeling off the bandage, and she keeps giving me the most sad, pathetic little looks! (please forgive her dirty pen, she...
Maybe it's just with Call Ducks, but I was pretty sure my Wobbles was a girl by 4 weeks. The girls tend to be more sing-songy, whereas boy peeps will be monotone. Although yours is a Muscovy, so I'm afraid that may not be of much help. :/
PUFFLES! That's the cutest name ever!
Here's Wobbles, I'm afraid she's flying solo now... but she's doing awesome, and she's doubled in size and weight since last week!
My babies! <3
As for smell, it's a distinct one I'll give that to ya, but it's not that bad. Personally I find cat poop far, FAR worse. I'm fastidious so it hasn't been an issue so far and I doubt it will be in the future for my diaper-clad duck duo!