Duck wont swim is something wrong

[Cjturner]

Me again
Our small duckling is almost 2 weeks old like her siblings. The farmer we got the eggs from calls them mut breed so I dont know what they are. Our smallest one had trouble hatching and walking but now she does walk and keep up with the bigger ones fine. Recently she stopped swimming. She sits on the floaty and cries. My daughter would normally snuggle her when this happens but shes at school. Should I be worried.

 

[Cjturner]

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[KaleIAm]

Is she imprinted on your daughter? Maybe she just misses, "mom," and is calling for her? Or maybe she is cold?

 

[SolarDuck]

Agreed that it could be any of the things Kale suggested. I wouldn't make the duckling swim if it doesn't want to, it might help if you give her some snuggles, just make sure that you are bathing them in warm water and drying them afterwards so they don't get chilled you should be fine.

 

[Cjturner]

Thank you guys for your suggestions. Sadly this morning our Darla passed peacefully in my daughters arms.

 

[SolarDuck]

Thank you guys for your suggestions. Sadly this morning our Darla passed peacefully in my daughters arms.

So sorry for your loss

 

[KaleIAm]

Thank you guys for your suggestions. Sadly this morning our Darla passed peacefully in my daughters arms.

Oh, no. I'm so sorry for your loss.