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If I were a Muscovy drake, I would fall instantly in love with her! That said, remember you may need to play match maker a bit, to smooth out the getting-acquainted. Ducks can just be unfathomable. (that is my word for their behavior this week). Let them see each other from opposite sides...

From my years on this forum, and in my area, I know there are different approaches to animal care. Each has their benefits. It behooves each of us to respect others whether or not we agree. If posts on a thread run counter to my approach I leave it be unless there appears to be neglect or abuse.

Well, perhaps the irregularity in his feeding schedule did something, and in combination with the wormer, he may just be off. If you don't have probiotics, don't panic. Might be something to add to the pantry, though. I use poultry probiotics - you can get them plain or with vitamins here...

I wonder if the worming substance slowed his digestion down. Any puffiness in his tummy? Do you have probiotics?

I defer to Miss Lydia on that. She has experience with a Muscovy drake.

From what I have read, yes it can, and I don't think it always does.

I think he's starting to get romantically interested in you.

Spinach has something in it - oxalic acid, I think - that slows uptake of calcium. I think a little spinach is okay, just don't want loads and loads of it. And if Whistles is a boy, may not matter much except for bone development.

I think the TLC is going to continue to help him improve quickly.

When I take the ducks to the vet, I don't give feed - I have a few who get carsick. Yup. I will spare the details. Anyway, water is good, especially if they do get carsick. Here is what I made, based on advice from Majestic Waterfowl. On the right is a plastic food container, I cut out...

Regarding the store, my feeling is that an impression has been made upon them. It is up to them whether to see it as a gift that will help them be better members of the community, or try to suppress it. I know for me, sometimes the gift of criticism is something I do not appreciate until...

Miss Lydia is right that doggie smell will leave. I think of it as the neglect washing away. So proud of you both!!! And happy for the little. Hope you can keep us updated.

SampyArctica, what are your thoughts?

Video of 2-3- month old Muscovies

Praying for your strength and guidance.

This is from http://theselfsufficientgardener.com/muscovy-ducks-a-comprehensive-guide (sadly, the first few paragraphs are about using them for meat, but here is the care instruction) Care Like all animals, Muscovies require clean water, however, Muscovies require much less water than...

Muscovies most certainly do want water.

Looks like a stressed duck. I would start with two warm (80 degree F) baths deep enough to float in daily. Just some clean water, a chance to bathe. That said, it is possible it would be afraid of water if it has never had a swim pan. So see how it goes. But some clean warm water and...

I think for now, your company, an unbreakable mirror, perhaps a stuffed animal would work. If this is a female, sometimes they get along okay with chickens.

David Holderread: People often ask if they should "put down" a bird that has suffered major injuries. In my experience, birds appreciate the opportunity to recover. Ducks have an amazing ability to heal, even from injuries that appear to be catastrophic. I apologize - did not mean to be...