Duckling bill is shorter than bottom bill

[Justjack5]

What about her eating the crumbles? I am concerned that her quality of life won't be very good as she gets older? How will she forage? Not sure what to do....

 

[quackiemama]

Awwww pretty babies! I hope your little duckling with the bill issue turns out ok. She is lucky to have you taking care of her.

 

[Miss Lydia]

What do you mean about the crumbles? you mean eating the dry? It's amazing how they can adapt and live good lives. She'll probably even be able to figure out how to forage. I believe @casportpony had a duck with an unusual bill too.

 

[Justjack5]

What do you mean about the crumbles? you mean eating the dry? It's amazing how they can adapt and live good lives. She'll probably even be able to figure out how to forage. I believe @casportpony had a duck with an unusual bill too.

Yes the dry starter crumbles. I have noticed that I can see her breathing quickly and when I look at the others I can’t see them when I look at their bodies. I’m not sure if it is because she may not be getting enough water/nutrients but even my 2 younger ducklings don’t breathe hard like she does.

 

[Miss Lydia]

She may have other health issues. As long as she’s eating drinking and happy like the other ducklings then I’d just enjoy her. Have you tried dry crumbles yet? You can also add another feed and water container so she has a better chance of getting all the feed and water she needs. How do her nares look still open good for breathing?

 

[Justjack5]

She may have other health issues. As long as she’s eating drinking and happy like the other ducklings then I’d just enjoy her. Have you tried dry crumbles yet? You can also add another feed and water container so she has a better chance of getting all the feed and water she needs. How do her nares look still open good for breathing?

I’ve looked at her bill and it seems her mates are closed or not formed at all. She breathes with her mouth open and can’t close her mouth due to how her top bill is snapped.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Poor little one. Is she still spunky? Does she run around like the rest of the ducklings?
Are you worried about quality of life? I think she’ll let you know when she gives up.

 

[Justjack5]

Poor little one. Is she still spunky? Does she run around like the rest of the ducklings?
Are you worried about quality of life? I think she’ll let you know when she gives up.

Yes so far she runs around so I will just wait and see. I put them in the grass today and she tried to eat some but couldn’t but she got a leaf and tried to chew on it like the others and a stick. I will keep a watch closely.

 

[Miss Lydia]

She might be able to eat chopped Romaine lettuce if finely chopped. Even finely chopped tomatoes you will just have to try things and watch her close for being able to eat.

 

[Justjack5]

Here is the latest picture I have of my 6 ducklings and you can see Ity Bity’s bill.