Duckling born with no legs

[Weeg]

Yeah this look amazing however this lil one doesn’t have legs

I'm slightly confused, how does he move around without legs?

 

[Miss Lydia]

I’m thinking this isn’t her pet ducks that this is a feral Muscovy. Which means she’ll have to decide if she means she’s going to help him she’ll have to make this duckling her own. It maybe able to float once it’s gotten it’s feathers oiled good but it won’t be able to swim. Cats, dogs and all other manner of animal will most likely get this little one. It will have to be a decision made soon because mama will be taking them to water if she hasn’t already. The only way this duckling will survive is to be taken in by someone.

 

[Weeg]

I’m thinking this isn’t her pet ducks that this is a feral Muscovy. Which means she’ll have to decide if she means she’s going to help him she’ll have to make this duckling her own. It maybe able to float once it’s gotten it’s feathers oiled good but it won’t be able to swim. Cats, dogs and all other manner of animal will most likely get this little one. It will have to be a decision made soon because mama will be taking them to water if she hasn’t already. The only way this duckling will survive is to be taken in by someone.

Ooooooohh, that makes sense why he's hard to catch.

 

[Miss Lydia]

https://www.duckhaven.net/

 

[Manupina]

Can you post pictures of were you don't see legs?

If he has no legs, how can he walk? Are there stumps or just nothing were the legs would normally be? Pictures would be very helpful.
I'm so sorry, what a sad situation. I've read threads about prosthetics for chickens that loose there feet to frost bite, and there are chicken walkers for the same situations as well. If he his stumps or anything at all there could be some hope.
I'm all for using wheel chairs/prosthetics to give him a chance, as long as you think you have the time to help him thrive, and he continues to fight and thrive, go for it!

 

[Manupina]

Def not my pet ducks , this are wild ducks it’s the 3rd time they hatch eggs on my front yard they must know i Vegan or something lol anyways this is the first time this happens also the first time two ducks make a nest at the same time

 

[Miss Lydia]

Are you in Florida if so maybe contact Duck haven they might be abler to help you locate a rehabber.

 

[Manupina]

Are you in Florida if so maybe contact Duck haven they might be abler to help you locate a rehabber.

In Houston Texas

 

[Weeg]

Are you allowed to keep Muscovy ducks in your area? If so, maybe see if you can keep this little one. I know that they're considered an invasive species in some areas, so your able to hunt and own them. Otherwise your best bet is to find a bird rehabber.
I tried googling if they were invasive, but of course thats not reliable. Maybe theres someone you can call?

 

[Weeg]

You should bring him in either way. He'll just get eaten if you let him go with mom, and he has a much better chance if you take him.