Duckling crying non stop

[duckncover]

Hi again everyone! The bantam ducklings are nearly 4 weeks old and starting to be covered in feathers on their bellies and sides. I previously posted about the lightest color baby acting much different than the other 4 but he or she simply didn't imprint. Now my newst question is that one of the other 4 babies in particular (same one each time) is crying and calling for me each time I leave the room with the brooder. If I don't return he or she simply continues to cry non stop. The other 4 are not nearly as concerned as to where I am. Is there anything I can do to lessen the crying or will the baby simply grow out of it? I'm just hoping that that the baby will grow out of it because call ducks are loud enough lol

 

[Miss Lydia]

Bless it's heart. Let's get some Call duck experts here
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[Painted Calls]

That one imprinted. It will stop once they go out and get to be more like ducks and less like babies. Then you'll miss it!

 

[WVduckchick]

Agreed, it will stop. I know it’s hard to ignore, like a baby crying in a crib, but it will settle down eventually. Especially since it has siblings.

 

[duckncover]

Sorry for the lack of pictures. They are not interested in cooperating with my multiple failed photo shoots lol. The is the little guy that does it. Ironically he is far from the friendliest out of the 5. Always crying but it's the aussie spotted bantam and the pencil call that come running to me lol.

Edited to add: the one wing looks kind of weird here but thus far I am happy to report no wing issues.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Hi again everyone! The bantam ducklings are nearly 4 weeks old and starting to be covered in feathers on their bellies and sides. I previously posted about the lightest color baby acting much different than the other 4 but he or she simply didn't imprint. Now my newst question is that one of the other 4 babies in particular (same one each time) is crying and calling for me each time I leave the room with the brooder. If I don't return he or she simply continues to cry non stop. The other 4 are not nearly as concerned as to where I am. Is there anything I can do to lessen the crying or will the baby simply grow out of it? I'm just hoping that that the baby will grow out of it because call ducks are loud enough lol

Enjoy it wanting to be with you while it lasts
That's actually why some people prefer them not to imprint. The constant peeping.

 

[Painted Calls]

I've had a peeper too.

 

[duckncover]

Enjoy it wanting to be with you while it lasts
That's actually why some people prefer them not to imprint. The constant peeping.

That's actually another question I have. Will they untame with age if I continue to handle them and offer them treats?

 

[Painted Calls]

That's actually another question I have. Will they untame with age if I continue to handle them and offer them treats?

Depends on how often you handle them. Unless they live inside and aren't treated as ducks, they will likely not appreciate the handling as much over time.