Help a duckling in my pool

[dbolak]

I have two ducks in my koi pond. I went out in my backyard and suddenly my grandson said to look at the baby duck in the pool. Yes, there is a baby mallard in my pool. Looks newly hatched and it was all alone. It tried to get out but couldn't.

I have looked all over my half acre for mom and the nest. Can't find it so we have taken it in. Will it eat and be ok if I treat it like a domestic duckling.

I know this may sound silly but I would really like any thoughts on this.

Thanks
Di

 

[un-named543]

I think it will eat/drink like a domestic when you place feed/water in front of it. maybe someone else will come along with better info

 

[KrisH]

Keep it warm! until it has more adult feathers.

RobertH

 

[Mum]

Keep it warm! until it has more adult feathers.

RobertH

x 2 !!!
Hopefully you can get it and put it somewhere warm and light. It's baby feathers are not able to sustain it in water for long - they will become waterlogged, the duckling will get cold, tired and drown without its mother to clean/oil its baby fluff.

 

[dbolak]

Thanks for the thoughts. Baby is now in a tub with a little nest made of hay. Food water and a hear lamp to keep the room toasty warm. He keeps peeping every once in a while. I do hope the little one does OK

 

[veronicasmom]

Phew, sooo glad you got it out of the pool. I was expecting to see a post that the poor thing had drowned knowing babies can't stay in water too long. Good job and keep us posted on how it does.

Pictures would be nice too!!!!!!!!

 

[dbolak]

I will post pictures. Hope to make it through a day or two. My own Welsh Harlequin ducklings should be shipped tomorrow.

 

[dbolak]

The little lost duckling.

 

[QuackerJackFarms]

Oh how precious. Poor little guy!

 

[Mum]

How sweet! So pleased you were able to get it out of the water and into a nice safe place