Serrogateduckmom
In the Brooder
- Sep 21, 2024
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Hi, I have a single duckling that is one week old. It spends a lot of time with me, laying on my chest and digging into my hair and sometimes even in my hooded jacket.
I have a Rubbermaid tote with a heat lamp that is it’s brooder box, but I do not see it working for much longer; because I cannot secure it without putting the lid on it and it isolates the duckling too much with the lid on it.
What do I do with this baby duck?!
How long will it need to stay in this box?
Can you give me some suggestions on a sort of “travel” type of box that I can use for in the car or if I’m planning on going somewhere for a couple days and I need to bring Chirp with me, should I maybe try to set something up utilizing a dog crate?
I keep reading things online about how bad it is to have a single duckling and will likely die. Is this really true? What should I do? I can offer the duckling 24/7 uninterrupted attention since I don’t have to leave for work or anything currently.
Are duck diapers useful??
I can’t slow down this little poop machine!!!
Should I add anything special like toys or a mirror or play recordings of the sounds of ducks for this little single duck?
Is there any type of bedding I should AVOID?
I have a Rubbermaid tote with a heat lamp that is it’s brooder box, but I do not see it working for much longer; because I cannot secure it without putting the lid on it and it isolates the duckling too much with the lid on it.
What do I do with this baby duck?!
How long will it need to stay in this box?
Can you give me some suggestions on a sort of “travel” type of box that I can use for in the car or if I’m planning on going somewhere for a couple days and I need to bring Chirp with me, should I maybe try to set something up utilizing a dog crate?
I keep reading things online about how bad it is to have a single duckling and will likely die. Is this really true? What should I do? I can offer the duckling 24/7 uninterrupted attention since I don’t have to leave for work or anything currently.
Are duck diapers useful??
I can’t slow down this little poop machine!!!
Should I add anything special like toys or a mirror or play recordings of the sounds of ducks for this little single duck?
Is there any type of bedding I should AVOID?