Does he stand a chance?

[Miss Lydia]

I'd close in the sides of the ramp with some boards scrap lumber would be good just so they have to walk down the ramp not jump You don't want duckling with hurt legs they will most likely imitate the adults.

 

[Taralynnludwig]

That's true, I'm pretty sure the other 7 haven't noticed he is there yet hahahaa They free range my 1/3 acre and only go in for bed and hatched after they were let out

 

[Ravynscroft]

Congrats on the baby(babies?)!

So sorry, was a busy long day today!

We do things differently in an incubator since it's already not natural... my ducks never roll their eggs so the pip is always up and have great hatch rates, just fyi... also, ducks are more known for helping ducklings hatch out of the shell... she might have gotten a bit overly excited and overzealous thinking the duckling was in distress and just got too rough... with young, new mamas it's hard for them sometimes too when natural instincts kick in and they just aren't quite sure what they're supposed to do... I know it doesn't change the unfortunate outcome, but might help you understand a bit more... if she has calmed down and is doing well, then I would definitely give her a chance to continue... but if you feel the ducklings are in danger, pull them... just listen to your gut and go with that...

 

[Taralynnludwig]

2 new babies this morning! Still waiting on baby 4

 

[Miss Lydia]

Aww they are so precious Congrats again!!Pretty coloring

 

[Ravynscroft]

 

[Taralynnludwig]

ended up with 2 black Swedish mixes and the 2 others. I have someone who wants to buy 3 of them, when should I take them from the mom?

 

[Taralynnludwig]

They follow my son around already

 

[Hybridchucks]

Thanks all. It was so sad :'( I know it was what nature must have intended but my mama duck has been awful.... she started her nest with 15 eggs, 2 ended up unfertilized. And she's crushed quite a few, this is the only one I thought to be able to be saved. She only has 4 left in her nest now, a couple late term deaths, but most were smooshed, or she kicked them out for some reason. 2 are internally pipped and 2 have externally pipped and started their zips. Here's hoping these 4 are healthy. Should I take them from her to put in a brooder? Or let her keep them. Based on how many eggs she's broken I'm worried about the babies

sounds like she was a BAD mum!

 

[Hybridchucks]

CUTE BABIES!