separating parents and chicks

  1. Emily_VVV

    Separating Ducklings from Mom

    Hi all, so I just walked outside and found one of my brooding ducks walking around with 11 ducklings We knew her nest was large and we also have another brooding duck with a large nest. Needless to say, we need to sell some of these ducklings. That being said, I've never taken babies away...
    • Emily_VVV
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    • ducklings with mama separating parents and chicks
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Ducks
  2. Jjdesmo11

    Runt chick foot injury. Separate?

    I’m becoming a daily poster to BYC. 9 day old chick, foot injury that I have been cleaning daily. Being raised by momma and 2 other chicks. Yesterday after work noticed the two other chicks are significantly larger. Removed injured chick to clean foot and he had pasty butt. Cleaned and warmed...
  3. NEgoosegirl

    Help, please! Gander won't let goose & new gosling off nest.

    Hi Everyone, If anyone has seen this behavior before and/or has any suggestions, I'd be so appreciative! THE SITUATION: I have a pair of nearly-4-year old Sebastopol geese. This year, my goose finally hatched a few goslings. Long story short, there were only two healthy ones -- female I...
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    • broody goose gander and gosling gander attacks gosling gosling help separating parents and chicks urgent
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Geese
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