- Jun 21, 2018
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I have been feeding the abandoned domestic ducks at a local public park lake for about 7 1/2 years. About ten days ago, a beautiful young Swedish Duck (probably mix) was abandoned and he has wet feather syndrome of which I am certain. I have tried without success to catch him (I even convinced Animal Control to try to catch and they could not) so I could treat him for Wet Feather. So, I supplemented the Purina duck pellets I usually feed with organic sunflower seeds for the last week. The temperature dropped to 20F last night and is expected to stay this cold for four days. What am I able to do to help this poor young duck? This morning, I mixed cracked corn into Purina duck pellets to increase calories (1:3 ratio). I am feeding them twice a day. QUESTIONS: 1.) Is the corn/purina duck pellet mix the right thing to do during cold snap? 2.) If not, what should I feed during intense cold snap. 3.) What else should I do for him given that I cannot catch him? Please reply to this urgent extant question with many thanks. P.S. I live in Round Rock, TX (Central Texas) if anyone will help me catch him, please let me know. Thank you.
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