Call Duck with Cleft Bill - How can I help it eat??

[laurenh]

Hi everyone!
I have a day old Call Duckling that has a cleft bill (which is also slightly out of alignment)

. Its looking healthy otherwise and is drinking. It has even attempted eating the chick crumb but doesn't seem to quite manage getting it down...
Any suggestions on how to make it easier for it to eat / what else I can try it on. It is pretty tiny so maybe crushing the crumb might help?!
Thanks

 

[sumi]

Poor baby! Here's a thread you can look at that may help some:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-for-special-needs-chickens-and-their-keepers

It is about chickens, but there may some tips regarding feeding etc that you can try with your little one. Good luck!

 

[laurenh]

Thanks for that. It seems yoghurt may be worth a try, or moistening the crumb. I'll have a go with that as it seems keen to eat.