Shadee
In the Brooder
Hi, I’m fairly new to BYC as I recently got charge of a single baby duckling after my neighbors puppy killed one of the pair. My heart went out to this little one as this family didn’t seem to have a good plan for caring for it, no proper food, secure bedding area, heat lamp, or water for that matter . So, I got involved when the family basically abandoned it when I showed interest. After nursing it for 48 hours non-stop, it turned a corner. So, I’ve had it in my care for approximately 7 weeks. It had a slow start and I did a crash course in duck rearing. Although, I am quite taken with it and have been a mother to it non stop this entire time, I would love to find someone that wants to care for this super sweet and really too human friendly baby. I see so many people wanting to get a more human friendly duck, and this is just that. I worry that it is too human friendly . So, I’m really concerned about how to find a great home for it. I am also concerned that I have fed to high protein diet as I have been using Manna Pro ducking starter 20% protein and separate additional fresh veggies. I fear that he my be developing Angel wing on the left side. I am trying to get a more information on how to correct the problem and see an aviary vet. I just realized today that I think there is an issue with the wing.
I had initially thought of getting a second one, so as not to raise it alone, but decided against getting two more as they are only sold in pairs in California. Any helpful advice will be appreciated. This is such a wonderful little creature. I just want what is best for him. Home loves my human company. Thank you and best to everyone!
I had initially thought of getting a second one, so as not to raise it alone, but decided against getting two more as they are only sold in pairs in California. Any helpful advice will be appreciated. This is such a wonderful little creature. I just want what is best for him. Home loves my human company. Thank you and best to everyone!