2019 Spring Ducklings are here!

[WVduckchick]

OH-MY-GERSH!!! They are sooooo adorable!

 

[Texag87]

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The goslings are almost as cute as the ducklings.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

They are so much more curious. If I stick my hand in they run right over to nibble me while the ducklings run the other way.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Wow! That answer came fast:
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Hi,

That...does not look good to be honest. The fact that the foot dangles and flops when it moves could mean that there is no treatment for it. You could try to splint/cast the leg, but it's a long shot.

I apologize that the little guy came injured. We screen each duckling before they go out, so, and while I don't want to point fingers, it probably sustained the injury during transit. Without use of its leg I do not believe it will survive for very long unless given special attention as it will have trouble getting food and water. Saying that, we would be more than happy to send you a replacement if you would like or issue you a refund.

Please let us know what you would like us to do.

Thanks!

Samantha
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I must think about what i should answer. Having them send out a single bird isn't a good idea right?

OK, this is what i've sent back to Metzer Farms yesterday:
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Dear Samantha,

Thank you very much for your quick answer! I hesitate to point fingers too, but what baffles me is that the duckling is hopping on her left foot as if duck only have one leg. She has received a large dose of Niacin and a vitamin B complex and is now asleep, mother nature will do whatever mother nature decides to do…

Regarding the decision between replacement or refund, i do believe it is a very bad idea to ship a single bird at this time of the year, plus this duckling would be shipped out next Monday and be ½ the size of this weeks ducklings by then, so i opt for a refund or a store-credit.

Best regards from Charleston (WV)
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[Miss Lydia]

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Sounds like my gander he is always photobombing lol What precious babies. Did you get your fence set up?

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Please let me know when you get them. They are my top choice and my SO likes them as well. Love all the color variations to Anconas. Hoping to see how friendly they are after someone hand raises them.

I have not ordered Anconas yet! For now 15 ducklings is enough, but if i have more duckies, the Anconas are now on top of the list!

 

[Chickenaddition]

I have not ordered Anconas yet! For now 15 ducklings is enough, but if i have more duckies, the Anconas are now on top of the list!

Not a worry, that does sound like a healthy amount! Just would like to hear from someone who have a variety and compares them in friendliness. Keep up the updates on your variety packs of fluff!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

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Yes those russian goslings…

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

How's the little one doing with so many new babies added?

She seems to like the new ones, snuggling with them a lot!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

They are so much more curious. If I stick my hand in they run right over to nibble me while the ducklings run the other way.

I love goslings, they are sooo friendly! Why do they develop such odd voices when they grow up?