Ducklings won’t follow me.

[TaffyTheDuck]

I have 2 ducklings I got them yesterday and don’t know how old they are. They still have they’re egg tooth so it leads me to believe they’re only a few days old. One is a Pekin and one is a Runner. I’ve been spending a ton of time with them and giving them treats yet they still won’t follow me. They’re comfortable with me because they let me hand feed them and pet them a lot. They like to be picked up but they still won’t follow me. Please help

 

[Brooke_R]

I have 2 ducklings I got them yesterday and don’t know how old they are. They still have they’re egg tooth so it leads me to believe they’re only a few days old. One is a Pekin and one is a Runner. I’ve been spending a ton of time with them and giving them treats yet they still won’t follow me. They’re comfortable with me because they let me hand feed them and pet them a lot. They like to be picked up but they still won’t follow me. Please help

Sounds like you’re doing a great job, they’ll probably start following you soon just give it more time. With them being a pair maybe it’s less likely they’ll imprint? I’ve had a couple of pairs before though that followed me eventually so I bet yours will too

 

[nuthatched]

x2, with two they're less likely to imprint on you and you don't really want them to. You don't want them to hurt themselves by panicking when you're away at school or other places.

 

[TaffyTheDuck]

Sounds like you’re doing a great job, they’ll probably start following you soon just give it more time. With them being a pair maybe it’s less likely they’ll imprint? I’ve had a couple of pairs before though that followed me eventually so I bet yours will too

Okay thank you I think your right about them not following me because they’re a pair it makes a lot of sense.