Thanks for the tip. Our duck was a gift so idk where can I get another duckling. But we give her much attention. I notice she gets so happy when we call her she wags her tail. And a very hungry duck.
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NoahSully
Yes, you most certainly need at least two ducks. Do you know what breed she is and how old? Looks like a White Pekin from your pfp.
What kind of feed are you feeding her and does she have access to it all the time? Does she have access to grit? Does she have a heat lamp and how hot does the habitat get?
What kind of feed are you feeding her and does she have access to it all the time? Does she have access to grit? Does she have a heat lamp and how hot does the habitat get?
Skacutter
Noah makes some good points I forgot about. Heat lamp is important when they are babies. We ask only because we want your baby to be happy and healthy. I'm sure we can help locate another single baby duck for Marshmallow
NoahSully
I would check craigslist for baby ducks; It doesn't have to be the same breed. Most farm stores and such wont have baby ducks this time of year.
des1109
Well I give her fruits and vegetables and some food they gave me along with her. It's pretty hot here in California right now I dont wanna over heat her. She sleeps inside the house with us with some warm blankets. She has access to food all day along with water. Does she really need another duck friend because I also have a dog and they get along together and they even sleep together at times
des1109
She's a month and a half old but she's bigger now from the picture I post
NoahSully
Oh wow she's a lot older than the pic. You really should get another duck, @Miss Lydia what do you think?
des1109
Makes sense. Do ducks need vaccination or anything to keep healthy and strong?
NoahSully
If it looks and acts healthy, no, they don't need any kind of vaccination. I would like to know what kind of feed you give it.
NoahSully
Probably should have had you read this thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings.750869/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings.750869/
des1109
Okay kool and I can't say what kind they gave me this kind of food I dont know how to add a photo in a comment
NoahSully
You can upload it to a photo sharing site like imagur and paste the link here.
des1109
https://imgur.com/a/zs9AUU5 here you go