AmyA248
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- Jun 20, 2022
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Hello to all,
Sadly, only one of my 4 Muscovy duck eggs survived. And my little miracle baby is alone.
I have read and know lone ducklings do not do well due to the fact they are social animals and could actually die of depression and loneliness.
I made a special brooder box for her with a mirror, 2 stuffed animals and cozy blankets.
We all take turns holding her and snuggling with her as much as possible and she loves it!! But when she has to go back in her box she cries and it breaks my heart!
Obviously we canāt sleep with her due to so much āpoopingā and the fact that anything can happen, but our little baby is only 2 days old and she needs companionship.
We didnāt think she was going to survive due to the fact she hatched halfway and her yolk sac was not absorbed and was quite large.
I had to keep her in a little cup for almost 3 days while she absorbed her yolk sac and she was premature and weak.
I gave her diluted Nutra Drench and it truly works miracles and gave her the strength she needed.
She was so tiny when she was ready to complete her hatch, but she is a real fighter!!
She is so attached to me and wants to be with me at all times.
Does anyone have any further advice on how to make sure sheās as happy and healthy as possible?
Iāve never ended up with a lone duckling before and I cannot just purchase one duckling from Truck & Tractor Supply, I was told I must purchase 3!!
Iād love to find her a buddy but Iām not having much luck in locating a single duckling.
Iām quite worried and would greatly appreciate some advice from someone who has been through this.
Thank you in advance for any help or advice!
Very kindly,
Amy
Sadly, only one of my 4 Muscovy duck eggs survived. And my little miracle baby is alone.
I have read and know lone ducklings do not do well due to the fact they are social animals and could actually die of depression and loneliness.
I made a special brooder box for her with a mirror, 2 stuffed animals and cozy blankets.
We all take turns holding her and snuggling with her as much as possible and she loves it!! But when she has to go back in her box she cries and it breaks my heart!
Obviously we canāt sleep with her due to so much āpoopingā and the fact that anything can happen, but our little baby is only 2 days old and she needs companionship.
We didnāt think she was going to survive due to the fact she hatched halfway and her yolk sac was not absorbed and was quite large.
I had to keep her in a little cup for almost 3 days while she absorbed her yolk sac and she was premature and weak.
I gave her diluted Nutra Drench and it truly works miracles and gave her the strength she needed.
She was so tiny when she was ready to complete her hatch, but she is a real fighter!!
She is so attached to me and wants to be with me at all times.
Does anyone have any further advice on how to make sure sheās as happy and healthy as possible?
Iāve never ended up with a lone duckling before and I cannot just purchase one duckling from Truck & Tractor Supply, I was told I must purchase 3!!
Iād love to find her a buddy but Iām not having much luck in locating a single duckling.
Iām quite worried and would greatly appreciate some advice from someone who has been through this.
Thank you in advance for any help or advice!
Very kindly,
Amy