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  1. QuackerMama

    Does anyone know how to care for a baby barn swallow?

    I put the baby back a few days ago, just forgot to update you all. I've been keeping an eye on him, and yes, the mama was not happy with me when I out him back, but he hasn't been pushed out and I think he's growing strong with the other babies :) Sometimes when I like my head out the door to...
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    Does anyone know how to care for a baby barn swallow?

    Good news! Just saw an adult feed the little guy! If he's being fed, does that mean it's safe to put him back in the nest? Perhaps after dark?
  3. QuackerMama

    Does anyone know how to care for a baby barn swallow?

    Still watching for the parents. They're acting interested but wary.
  4. QuackerMama

    Does anyone know how to care for a baby barn swallow?

    I'm hoping to not have to keep him inside because I'm not sure if I could take proper care of him with my busy schedule. I'll keep an eye on him and my cats, and I'll move him indoors in a safe place during the night/rain.
  5. QuackerMama

    Does anyone know how to care for a baby barn swallow?

    Got some pics while moving the baby to a flat surface: His little hurt foot is black and curled. He was grasping that hay pretty tightly with his good foot. Here's what I put him on: Do you think he'll be alright on there?
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    Does anyone know how to care for a baby barn swallow?

    I will get something to place the chick on. I'm just worried about ants getting him, which is why I put him in a bucket in the first place. One of his feet is normal, claws and toes all formed right, looks like a bird foot. The other is smaller, kinda nubbly and folded underneath him. But i...
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    Does anyone know how to care for a baby barn swallow?

    I found a baby barn swallow today, and I know that the mama is probably aware that it's out of the nest (it wasn't far from it), but the only thing keeping me from putting it back in the nest is that it's got a deformed foot. It's got me thinking that perhaps it got pushed out of the nest...
  8. QuackerMama

    Skewed, possibly dislocated leg

    He's eating and drinking fine, just flaps around in circles when he gets going. We were thinking of tying his leg up a little so he can get around better. Im glad to know he's not been suffering for no reason. Thanks!
  9. QuackerMama

    Please help!

    Ritz has actually almost become the leader of the pack now XD Ritz is the middle duck in this photo. He's the middle duck here too. They looove the puddles. Ritz actually does an adorable dance when he gets into a puddle and it's so cute
  10. QuackerMama

    Please help!

    Just thought I'd post an update on Ritz and his brothers. Ritz has improved greatly since I've given him vitamins! He no longer has rings around either eyes, his duckling fuzz has gone, and he's just as big as Graham now. He's a very happy duck! He's preening correctly and bathing regularly...
  11. QuackerMama

    Skewed, possibly dislocated leg

    We just separated the cockerels from the pullets a couple of days ago. Scrooge has his own temporary pen, the cockerels are in what used to be the duck pen, and the ducks and girls are in the big pasture pen. Our cockerels and half of our pullets are scheduled to be butchered this Thursday, and...
  12. QuackerMama

    Strange Plumage?

    It does look a little like that, just lighter and more spread out around his tummy. Maybe it is just from sitting in the dirt. He is a little overweight, so he might spend more time sitting than the other ducks.
  13. QuackerMama

    Strange Plumage?

    Hello! I'm wondering if anyone has any idea of what could be happening to Saltine, one of my pekins. Over the past week or so, his stomach has turned a sort of yellowish color and looks almost jagged. It goes from the base of his neck to his butt on the underside. There's also been a lot of...
  14. QuackerMama

    Meet My Ducks!

    Someone asked me to share some photos of my ducks, and I've finally managed to (remembered to lol) take some pictures of my spunky Quackers. This is Saltine. He is the biggest, oldest and chubbiest duck. He's wary of new people and often wanders off alone to graze or sleep. He's pretty salty...
  15. QuackerMama

    My leukemia's back.

    My heart hurts for you and your family. I hope all goes well and everything turns out alright. Stuff like that can really try to break you down, but you have to keep being strong! God is listening ♡:hugs
  16. QuackerMama

    Skewed, possibly dislocated leg

    I got some photos of Scrooge.
  17. QuackerMama

    Please help!

    Update on Ritz: I put him back with his brothers and they all seem much happier now. We gave all three ducks extra vitamins in their peas this morning. Ritz and Graham are inseparable once again. I watched them take a bath together this morning and as I did I noticed that Ritz doesn't preen...
  18. QuackerMama

    Please help!

    Thank You! I'm sure Ritz will be very happy to see his brothers again! :)
  19. QuackerMama

    Please help!

    Thank you so much for all of your help! I'll do what I can and hopefully Ritz will get better. Do you think it's alright to put him back with his brothers now, since he's probably not contagious? He's very lonely and I worry for his mental health.
  20. QuackerMama

    Skewed, possibly dislocated leg

    It does look like maybe what's in the first link. How sad... perhaps he can live on his own and be happy. I hope he's not in pain :/
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