Help! Ducks attacked by mink!

[CrystaBub]

You really are my hero! 1) to rescue them before they were dinner 2) to bring them in the house 3) to learn to tube feed so quickly and 4) to be brave enough to actually go through with the tube feeding - you saved them!!!

 

[Kiki]

Great job!

 

[farmingchic]

I just read this entire thread! I’m so impressed with all the help & advice offered & your commitment to saving your ducks! So awesome!

 

[Lukemjm]

The ducks ate food all by themselves this morning!!

Surprisingly, Carmella ate about twice as much as Gregory. I'm going to see how much they eat through the day, but I still plan on tube feeding until they are eating normal amounts of food on their own. They are both drinking lots of water on their own! Carmella is still having a little trouble holding her head up, and is still pretty dizzy. But she's doing better every day. I don't like to be overly optimistic, but I am very optimistic.

 

[Lukemjm]

Listen very closely to what casportpony has to say. Helped me with my roo when he was attacked. My roo was not eating or drinking after the attack. Caportpony gave me good advice & instruction.
Tom

Yes! She talked me through step by step for the tube feeding, and helped me with all the doses for things. Very very helpful and knowledgeable. Seems like she has access to some very good resources too. Can never thank @casportpony enough!

 

[AmyJane725]

You really are my hero! 1) to rescue them before they were dinner 2) to bring them in the house 3) to learn to tube feed so quickly and 4) to be brave enough to actually go through with the tube feeding - you saved them!!!

Let's not forget his dog either. I love dogs that consider every living thing in their house family and protect them accordingly.

 

[Miss Lydia]

She's one of the best in my book.

@Lukemjm To see them two at the feed bowl is awesome. Can't think of a better pic for today!!

 

[Jpat]

The ducks ate food all by themselves this morning!! View attachment 1691611
Surprisingly, Carmella ate about twice as much as Gregory. I'm going to see how much they eat through the day, but I still plan on tube feeding until they are eating normal amounts of food on their own. They are both drinking lots of water on their own! Carmella is still having a little trouble holding her head up, and is still pretty dizzy. But she's doing better every day. I don't like to be overly optimistic, but I am very optimistic.

Thats awesome!

 

[quackiemama]

That is great news! I am pretty new to BYC but it sure seems like there are several very helpful folks with a wealth of knowledge on here. I am thankful for each one of them as I watch them help others with their ducks.

 

[Lukemjm]

Let's not forget his dog either. I love dogs that consider every living thing in their house family and protect them accordingly.

They would 100% be goners if not for him. I just feel bad, because his reward for saving our ducks has been me spending basically all my free time with the ducks (and not him). Not a very good reward. But he did get a few treats.