Found an abandoned duckling

[Ktait]

I though it could be a Mallard at first but the pictures make me think otherwise

And just the one

 

[MGG]

I have a pwp on fostering wild ducklings and though made for mallards most info will work the same

They're really different from mallards though, which makes them harder to care for. They can only be fed the Mazuri Starter, other feeds won't work. They also will never eat out of a dish like mallards, until they're 3 or 4 weeks old.

 

[Ktait]

Did the mom look like any of these? Some of the pictures are of males bu it may help
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Maybe the American black duck

 

[MGG]

And just the one

Are there any rehabbers or aviaries near by that could take it? I know they're precious but even the most experienced can barely keep them alive in captivity. They're just too difficult. If you want it to live the best thing you can do is find somewhere to take it. I tried to find somewhere for mine, but no where would take it in, they said they were full.

 

[Isaac 0]

Maybe the American black duck

The ducklings in the picture is a Wood Duck. I bet she looked like this,

 

[Ktait]

Maybe the American black duck

Maybe pacific black duck

 

[MGG]

Maybe the American black duck

Its a wood duck. Wood duck ducklings

 

[MGG]

The ducklings in the picture is a Wood Duck. I bet she looked like this,

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[MGG]

The duckling in my avatar is a mallard, just so you can see the difference.

 

[EverythingDucks]

They're really different from mallards though, which makes them harder to care for. They can only be fed the Mazuri Starter, other feeds won't work. They also will never eat out of a dish like mallards, until they're 3 or 4 weeks old.

Of course, I just meant the overall setup. I'm still new to ducks so I don't know a whole lot