Thank you for the info, people. Now, to answer a couple questions. The lamp is 'just a random light with a bulb I found' in the garage, yes. It's one of those clip on lights, for working on cars. Pardon for not having a proper heating lamp made for chicks and such, but I'm using what I got. And...
Before anyone scolds me, I know it's not natural for ducks and felines to coexist, but this guy is gonna grow up with 4 cats, so maybe they can learn to get along while they're still young. One is staying, the other have forever homes waiting. Perhaps if they can learn to get along from this...
Okay, new development :( there's only one place in town and the guy working said "it's illegal to keep birds/fowls that are native to the area. He wouldn't sell the starter feed :( so now I'm in a dilemma. Is there no way I can try to gather what this guy would normally eat in the wild? He's...
Alright, I have constructed a better set up. I found a tall bin, and a heating light. (Found one in the garage, single bulb, hope it works alright) the lining will be the same, newspaper, then grass and hay for sturdy footing. The lighting will shine down on half of the container, leaving the...
Thank you for the tips. And I certainly don't put the 'pool' in his cage with him. During the day, he's set out in a fenced pen. It's big enough for him to get his activity and not feel cooped up in his carrier/ or a bin all the time. (Which he's only in at night) the 'pool' is short, it doesn't...
I know this is backyard 'chickens' but I noticed a few duck posts when google searching questions I had. I decided to join up and see if I can get some advice specific to my situation. In a nutshell, a few days ago 2 mallard ducklings wandered onto the property. Our cats almost got them, we have...