Cherrybeeboo
In the Brooder
- Jul 3, 2022
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My carer uncle found a half hatched duckling today at a clients house, the mother had left with the other babies and left this one the client wanted it gone so my uncle brought it back he helped it out of its shell and had it with him for 5 hours before bringing it to me, the duck seems alert and is able to move its head fine, when i first saw him one of his feet were stuck in on itself and i think a claw might be missing or atleast deformed but its feet are now mostly opened, he can move the legs fine and are relatively strong (they can push against my hand) doesnt seem to have split legs but he isnt standing well and will go back into a sitting or just flop over, he is also constantly seeking my warmth and when i put him down he chirps a lot and tries to shuffle about seemingly panicking but when i pick him up he cuddles into me and starts to close his eyes, i had experience raising chicks so i got my old brooder ready, brought some duckling food and put shallow water there for him but the chicks i raised were not this young and def not ducks so im worried if im missing any thing or messing anything up, sadly finding complete duckling care guides on the internet is not as easy as you would think it took me 20 min to make sure they def eat duckling food as babies
I included a pic of his feet to show what i mean, i want to know if its actual issue or if its because hes a runt and he will grow out of it,
I included a pic of his feet to show what i mean, i want to know if its actual issue or if its because hes a runt and he will grow out of it,