Duckling Question

[Stormhorse23]

My duckling is perfectly healthy. Eats, drinks, chirps, and lovse to snuggle with me, BUT he always seems to have water all over his nose. Is this normal for ducklings? Thanks

 

[DrakeMaiden]

Sounds normal to me. I'd only be worried if it had runny "nostrils." Maybe s/he wants to take a bath? If you are careful and keep the little one warm afterwards, you could let it loose in a sink or bathtub. (Just keep an eye on it and take it out before it gets tired.) Then you'll really have a fun time!

 

[Stormhorse23]

It is actually WATER coming from his nostrils. He is allowed to swim every day and loves it. It isn't like...um, for lack of a better word...snot. it is more like water. Doesn't seem to bother him, though.

 

[DrakeMaiden]

Ducks clean their nostrils with water, so that is probably what you are seeing.

 

[Stormhorse23]

Ok. Great! I was worried my little Poet was gonna die or something! Thanks

 

[DrakeMaiden]

Aww, so his name is poet, that is a great name. And it won't matter if he turns out to be a she.

 

[DrakeMaiden]

Or wait, do you already know for sure that Poet is a he? Did you order a drakeling?

 

[Stormhorse23]

I dont know. I ordered a male and a female but one died in shipping. I'm looking for a companion for him right now. I named him/her Poet because I love poetry! It works for meh

 

[crazyapple]

I'm curious where you were able to purchase just two ducklings. I'm trying to order a small flock and can't find anyone who will sell me less than 15.


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[Henrietta23]

Great name. Hope you find him a buddy soon. I'm hoping to find two ducklings at our local stores when they get their chicks. I know of two places that will have them in a few weeks. I just hope they have what I want when I am able to get there.