Baby duck won’t walk

[Miss Lydia]

That is adorable. Great progress I'd say.
She'll probably start getting hungry by tomorrow if she isn't already.

 

[Sierra67]

That is adorable. Great progress I'd say.
She'll probably start getting hungry by tomorrow if she isn't already.

I hope so, she hasn’t eaten anything yet

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Just always be very careful when giving any liquid to ducklings, poultry if using a syringe or dropper. You don't want the liquid going down into the lungs which can cause pneumonia.

Oh yes, sorry, I agree with @Miss Lydia! Forgot to add that if you do ever use a syringe with a duckling just put a drop or two at a time on the edge of the inside of their mouth. Also it's completely normal for a duckling not to eat for the first 24-48 hours. Especially with assisted hatches they always take a little longer to want to eat.

 

[Sierra67]

Oh yes, sorry, I agree with @Miss Lydia! Forgot to add that if you do ever use a syringe with a duckling just put a drop or two at a time on the edge of the inside of their mouth. Also it's completely normal for a duckling not to eat for the first 24-48 hours. Especially with assisted hatches they always take a little longer to want to eat.

I assisted 3 other ducklings a month ago that walked fluffed ate and drank within an hour

 

[HollowOfWisps]

I assisted 3 other ducklings a month ago that walked fluffed ate and drank within an hour

They may have, but even a normal duckling can live off of the absorbed yolk for 24-48 hours and every duckling is different.

 

[Sierra67]

They may have, but even a normal duckling can live off of the absorbed yolk for 24-48 hours and every duckling is different.

Ok I’ll just keep, keeping an eye on her and seeing how she’s doing. I’m cuddling with her right now so that’s she’s not lonely

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Ok I’ll just keep, keeping an eye on her and seeing how she’s doing. I’m cuddling with her right now so that’s she’s not lonely

Awesome keep us updated we are all rooting for her!

 

[Sierra67]

 

[Sierra67]

UPDATE! I Took the tape off her foot (was only on for a couple hours) and she’s got better control of her foot now she’s still a bit sleepy and stumbles a lot but she’s doing a lot better

 

[Miss Lydia]

Just don't let her over do. She'll be running a muck soon. Any more hatched or hatching?