Last night a friend texted us about a lone duckling that had fallen out of a nest in a building. They contacted us because we're duck guys, and they met our ducks before. We happened to be in the same city at a cookout.
The duckling was trying to snuggle with our friend, and kept chasing her. (probably to stay warm) I told her to reunite him with the mom if possible, but they could not get in the building to put him back, and mom had left.
I borrowed my brother's car (and I was the only one who hadn't had a drink yet) and my husband and I went to see if we could help.
By the time we arrived, there was another one, who fell and landed on rocks, and clearly had an injured leg. Not wanting to alarm anyone (our friend had her kids with her) I told them it was possibly sprained and he might be ok, but I think he probably had internal injuries. Unfortunately he passed some time early this AM. His brother/sis is doing well, eating and moving around. We have him in a tote with pine shavings, and our cozy coop heater above part of it to keep him warm. We added a stuffed duck after we removed his brother, and I'm going to get a mirror when the stores open.
We are aware it's not legal to keep him, so we are finding a rehabber, which may be difficult since it's Sunday. If there's any other suggestions people have for this little guy/girl let me know. Despite owning ducks, we're still little stressed out by this!
The duckling was trying to snuggle with our friend, and kept chasing her. (probably to stay warm) I told her to reunite him with the mom if possible, but they could not get in the building to put him back, and mom had left. I borrowed my brother's car (and I was the only one who hadn't had a drink yet) and my husband and I went to see if we could help.
By the time we arrived, there was another one, who fell and landed on rocks, and clearly had an injured leg. Not wanting to alarm anyone (our friend had her kids with her) I told them it was possibly sprained and he might be ok, but I think he probably had internal injuries. Unfortunately he passed some time early this AM. His brother/sis is doing well, eating and moving around. We have him in a tote with pine shavings, and our cozy coop heater above part of it to keep him warm. We added a stuffed duck after we removed his brother, and I'm going to get a mirror when the stores open.
We are aware it's not legal to keep him, so we are finding a rehabber, which may be difficult since it's Sunday. If there's any other suggestions people have for this little guy/girl let me know. Despite owning ducks, we're still little stressed out by this!
it was weird... I didn't know they actually did that!
