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post #31 of 37
8/1/12 at 6:28am

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #32 of 37
8/2/12 at 7:03am
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Waiting on news about the duckling caf.gif

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SPECIALIZING IN:  Jersey Giants.  Black Copper Marans.  Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks.  Isbars.  Click to view my website.

Just for fun:  First & second generation "olive eggers," and a few ducks - Welsh Harlequin, Black Swedish, Black Runner.

 

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post #33 of 37
8/2/12 at 9:03am
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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #34 of 37
8/3/12 at 12:20am
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Hi Everyone :)

 

Thank you so much for your advice, words of encouragement and support. hugs.gif  Sadly, little duckling didn't make it.  I feel pretty sure that the trauma that crushed his egg caused the problem.  That kind of pressure had to do something to him.  While he had yolk sac to absorb, he was progressing but once those "built in" nutrients were gone, he had no interest in food or water and grew weaker.   It probably would have been painful for him to ingest food or water.  And I suspect he may have had internal bleeding.  He was definitely deteriorating and so my husband didn't want him to suffer.   It's so hard to make that decision. 

 

Like Duckmama, I had a little one from another clutch hatch early and with her yolk sac which was still a considerable size.  I put her in the incubator w/ a damp cloth around her and I was astonished at how quickly she made progress.  She, too, is the runt of the litter but such a busy little thing---smart, healthy and keeping up w/ her sibs.  I'm glad I had that good experience with her.  I believe every experience--happy and sad alike---helps me to be a better duck mom for the ducklings that follow. 

 

Thanks Wynette for following up with me.  So nice to have a friend out there :)

 

Julia

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post #35 of 37
8/3/12 at 12:23am
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Oh, I meant to apologize for taking so long.  We have had company and I haven't been home much.  Sorry for keeping you waiting....hmm.png
 

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post #36 of 37
8/3/12 at 4:24am
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Oh, I meant to apologize for taking so long.  We have had company and I haven't been home much.  Sorry for keeping you waiting....hmm.png
 

Thats okay, sorry the lil one didn't make it but we all know he's running around playing now. Happy as a lil duckling can be!! 

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #37 of 37
8/3/12 at 11:20am

Hi Kwijibo,

Sorry about your little tyke.

The next time a duckling can't swallow, you may be able to give him some plain unflavored slightly diluted Pedialyte with an eyedropper or with a little soft long nipple they use for feeding baby squirrels, or at worst with a soft skinny feeding tube (there are videos online that show how to put in the feeding tube). That could keep him nourished and give him a last chance to rally. They sell these types of supplies at squirrelsandmore.com. 

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