I think so. I will definitely keep an eye on her - and everyone else - to make sure she continues to look good. She is a strong duck - and I think one of the alpha females before. So, that may be part of what is going on, too. She's been knocked down a bit and everyone needs to adjust...
So... I think she's tentatively back in! She showed NO signs of any stumbling or gimpiness this morning, so we tried a slow introduction. There was some head butting and a little ganging up on her but we let it play out. Everyone had a little something to say, but they have all let her eat...
Yes, and as I try to manage and control the situation, I am having to realize that I do not speak duck. I think you are right in that nature has it's way. :)
Thank you, everyone!! I am so encouraged by your responses! If I don’t see any stumbling this morning (I am in Hawaii so it’s early for me), I will let her have a controlled visit with the others. She has been improving every day, but gets tired after a bit and starts to stumble more. I think...
Hello, everyone! I am new to raising ducks and I have a question... I am sorry this is so long, but here it goes:
I have 8 "ducklings" that are 11 weeks old - all hatched together. One of them got her leg/ankle hurt a little over a week ago. We kept her isolated in a crate inside the duck run...