Baby Mallards... help!

[fripfrop]

Today we got a call that my moms boy friend saved a family of mallards that had fallen into a sewer! After saving them the mother and a bunch of babies waddled away, but three little ones got left behind. he is bringing them home to take care of them until we can find a place for them to go. what do we need to feed them? and what else do we need to do thanks!! please help ASAP!!

 

[DUCKGIRL89]

Well. Assuming you have no other kinda poultry, correct? The best thing to do, is get some sort of soft fruit (Peaches, Strawberries ,ect) And smash them up for the babies. If you have adult birds, take some of their feed, and grind it up finely and feed it to them. But make sure they have water at ALL times with any kinda feed. God luck!!

 

[Amiga]

Smashed hard boiled egg is also something they should be able to eat. Definitely keep water available, and keep them warm not hot (75F or so), in a safe place.

 

[QuackerJackFarms]

Fripfrop- Welcome to the BYC. Where are you located? Maybe there's someone nearby that can help.