Gosling at Pond not Growing

[duckylover2201]

There is a pond located behind my house and there is a 1 month old baby duckling (NO SIBLINGS) that is just not growing barely at all. There are a few ducklings that belong to a different family that were born about two and a half weeks after him and they are now the same size as him and one is a little bigger. He is about the size of a 1 week old gosling. He is the sweetest little duckling and I named him Herbert and now every time I call his name he comes and stands at my feet. HIs parents are also very sweet and never get upset with me about picking him up to sit in my lap. I believe that he has partially imprinted on me considering the fact that he is not afraid of me. I have brought him home twice and spent time with him and checked under his wings for pin feathers which I did not end up observing. His parents are extremely good at caring for him but the first day I brought him home it was because he was flipped over by another goose and being attacked. I was just wonderin what you guys thought about me keeping him and feeding him a starter/grower formula from my local feed store (I already purchased it but he wont eat it at the pond). Thanks!


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[drumstick diva]

I know I have answered you before, so you know my feelings.

 

[duckylover2201]

Yes and thank you so much! You helped me a lot!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us! Try the "Geese" or the "Emergencies, Diseases, Injuries, and Cures" section.

 

[Frindizzle]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined the flock!

Try asking this question in the "Geese" Section.

 

[nj2wv]

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