2019 Spring Ducklings are here!

[WannaBeHillBilly]

The crested Buff just went walkabout. I need to operate on my brooder. They want out, then scream bloody murder to get back in.

Somebody must have shown my ducklings a video with Kangaroos! They try to hop out of the brooder... Almost... two days, maybe less.
Need to cut a long cardboard strip and grab the Duck-Tape.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Poor babies you need a ramp coming out and one going in!lol.

And an information sign to show the way to the duckling food storage...

 

[WVduckchick]

I'm very confident that @WVduckchick and her friend will do the best they can to heal Forest. - I almost had a breakdown today at TSC - they had little duckies…

Thank you. She fell in love as soon as she arrived at my house to get her. We agreed she needs a new name though, since she is female.

I tell ya though, that is one super sweet little duckling. It wasn’t easy for me to turn her over, but she will have a fabulous home and is already very much loved.

I did take a few minutes to feel around on the leg, and I think what happened was in the shipping box, I think the top bone of her leg was broken, and has now kinda healed, just a little crooked. There is a noticeable “knot” about mid-thigh. I need to look at some duck anatomy pics to see exactly what I was feeling. But I’m pretty confident that she will learn to walk fairly well. Probably never perfect, but enough to get around.

@WannaBeHillBilly it was a pleasure meeting you and the care package was appreciated. That little duckling will be dearly loved.

A few cute shots I got:

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Thank you. She fell in love as soon as she arrived at my house to get her. We agreed she needs a new name though, since she is female.

I tell ya though, that is one super sweet little duckling. It wasn’t easy for me to turn her over, but she will have a fabulous home and is already very much loved.

I did take a few minutes to feel around on the leg, and I think what happened was in the shipping box, I think the top bone of her leg was broken, and has now kinda healed, just a little crooked. There is a noticeable “knot” about mid-thigh. I need to look at some duck anatomy pics to see exactly what I was feeling. But I’m pretty confident that she will learn to walk fairly well. Probably never perfect, but enough to get around.

@WannaBeHillBilly it was a pleasure meeting you and the care package was appreciated. That little duckling will be dearly loved.

A few cute shots I got:
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The pleasure is on my side!
Thank you very much for the pictures, i know she will be better off without 14 little Bullies! I felt that knot too, but the leg was never warm and it was just limp without any feeling. I pinched her little bit in the left foot and she squeaked, i pinched her a bit harder in her right foot and - nothing. My wife says she has seen chicks hatching from a twisted position in the egg and their legs looked similar. I definitely would shorten the hobble to pull the leg more to the center, but its all up to you now.
Thank you very much for giving her a chance and a good home!

 

[WVduckchick]

The pleasure is on my side!
Thank you very much for the pictures, i know she will be better off without 14 little Bullies! I felt that knot too, but the leg was never warm and it was just limp without any feeling. I pinched her little bit in the left foot and she squeaked, i pinched her a bit harder in her right foot and - nothing. My wife says she has seen chicks hatching from a twisted position in the egg and their legs looked similar. I definitely would shorten the hobble to pull the leg more to the center, but its all up to you now.
Thank you very much for giving her a chance and a good home!

We talked about it and thought maybe she will leave the hobble off for a day or so, and see how she does, and I also thought it should be a little tighter, now that she is using it better. You did fantastic, considering the other 14 maniacs.

She’s already sleeping in her new mommas arms after chowing down and a little swim therapy. And her new home, complete with piggy stuffed animal and a blanket.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Have you ever seen three completely drunken ducklings besieging the bar?

They are sooou drunk they cannot even stand anymore…

 

[CrystaBub]

We talked about it and thought maybe she will leave the hobble off for a day or so, and see how she does, and I also thought it should be a little tighter, now that she is using it better. You did fantastic, considering the other 14 maniacs.

She’s already sleeping in her new mommas arms after chowing down and a little swim therapy. And her new home, complete with piggy stuffed animal and a blanket.
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That is just so sweet. Thank you for sharing the pics!! She looks so content - probably enjoying the alone time with her new mommy!!

 

[onaharley]

Thank you. She fell in love as soon as she arrived at my house to get her. We agreed she needs a new name though, since she is female.

I tell ya though, that is one super sweet little duckling. It wasn’t easy for me to turn her over, but she will have a fabulous home and is already very much loved.

I did take a few minutes to feel around on the leg, and I think what happened was in the shipping box, I think the top bone of her leg was broken, and has now kinda healed, just a little crooked. There is a noticeable “knot” about mid-thigh. I need to look at some duck anatomy pics to see exactly what I was feeling. But I’m pretty confident that she will learn to walk fairly well. Probably never perfect, but enough to get around.

@WannaBeHillBilly it was a pleasure meeting you and the care package was appreciated. That little duckling will be dearly loved.

A few cute shots I got:
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Omg! Could there be a more adorable picture of a duckling with her jazz foot out?!? Holy cuteness overload

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

We talked about it and thought maybe she will leave the hobble off for a day or so, and see how she does, and I also thought it should be a little tighter, now that she is using it better. You did fantastic, considering the other 14 maniacs.

She’s already sleeping in her new mommas arms after chowing down and a little swim therapy. And her new home, complete with piggy stuffed animal and a blanket.
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She looks happy and at home! I bet she is exhausted from the trip and so many new experiences, she's a traveler duck now! If you want to give her a female name, what about Amelia - after Amelia Earhart? - Just a thought…
I'm weighting the piggies and changing the zip-ties for the rings - they grow unbelievable fast!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Isn't she a cutie? @Magnolia Ducks look at her feet!

This is Magpie Blue (blue ring)