EEEEP!! or I should say Peep !

[Myra2010]

HELP!!!

I am totally lost ! I am an critter lover and have just saved two little ducklings that were to be put down ! I have no idea what Im doing ! I have read everything I can find but WOW there is a lot !!! What are the big NO NO's I need to know Im afraid Ill do something bad and hurt them !! ( freaking out in Virginia ) Thanks !

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your new ducklings, how nice of you to rescue them. Here is a nice thread on the basics of raising ducklings https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750869/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings
You might also like to post on the Duck forum for help www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks
And to check out the BYC Learning Center, lots of good articles on all aspects of poultry keeping. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

 

[Myra2010]

Thank you !

I am very happy ! I feel like I have help !! Heading to the info right now !!! I love my little Piddle and Jiggle already !!!

 

[drumstick diva]

Glad you rescued them. Welcome to the flock.

 

[gander007]

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

So glad you could save some ducklings! I don't know anything about them other than how cute they are and love the quacking!! You will find all the help you need in our Duck section. Welcome to our flock and enjoy yours!

 

[birdlady2u]

I've been raising them for 20+ so don't be afraid to ask questions.

 

[Myra2010]

I've been raising them for 20+ so don't be afraid to ask questions.

Thank you so much , we went to get feed today and all we could get is chick feed , Im worried about getting the extra nutrients in to them , I got niacin packets to add to their water , is there anything else . I keep reading, and getting more and more info thank you so much for your help! they really are cute and sweet ! And MAN these things can eat !! They are growing so fast !

 

[Myra2010]

Welcome to BYC!

So glad you could save some ducklings! I don't know anything about them other than how cute they are and love the quacking!! You will find all the help you need in our Duck section. Welcome to our flock and enjoy yours!

Hi thank you !