HELP MY baby DUCKING IS WALKING ODDLY :(

[KAZROB]

Nah, they are peeping a bit, but then mine are not really loud only if they have something to protest about lol

 

[Miss Lydia]

Just when I thought this thread couldn't get any cuter! Do they hatch out as loud mouths or is that something that they grow into?

good question

 

[Miss Lydia]

Here are my ducklings and mum and I will post my new baby Keets here too so you can see them...

Lovely ducks and they have grown so much.

I forgot to mention how adorable those Guinea keets are, keep us updated on hatching

 

[KAZROB]

Well, I know this is the duck forum but I would like to show those that have been interested in my keets as well, but an update on my ducklings I have 7 today and mum still has a few eggs under her........I will post a pic or two soon on my 7 ducklings, they are cute as and one has a brown marking on head, the rest are all fluffy and yellow! And Miss Lydia I have commenced the brewers yeast and just a small amount of Niacin in the water Heres the Keet pic and a small update about my lil farm

Here are some new pics of my Keets, as mentioned I have 6 now I am so happy and I just hope they all do well...I have them in a hut at the moment, It is small but big enough for them and mum, it is snake proof, mouse proof, insulated, well ventilated we made them just for broody's and we have two in our yard, one has 4 chickens in it at the moment, the other have foster mum and keets..all my other chickens have a hut in the paddock, we have an enclosed paddock on our 5 acres so as to make it safe for all. Our ducks have large enclosure in the paddock as well and they co habitat with the guineas at night, then they are let out to roam, we will be extending our enclosed paddock and making it bigger, so as they have more paddock to explore seems my family has increased too 8 guineas 6 of them keets at the moment a mum duck with 2 ducklings, another mum duck with 7 ducklings to date, she still has a couple of eggs, I have 2 roosters, 10 ladies, as well as 3 cats, and one dog which is soon to be two as we are adopting a dog that is with chickens, as her owner has cancer and we are taking her 4 chickens, plus a horse, plus our beautiful (woody) who is a Cockatiel....Oh and our beautiful Drake who is a gentle, loving boy!

HERES THE KEETS:

 

[subhanalah]

Thank you for sharing! Quite a farm you have out there. Seeing those keets really makes me want to snuggle one!
Too bad I can't have guineas where I live.
I've been thinking, maybe quail since they are quieter lol.
Look forward to updates on all the other little babies you have there. For it being so close to fall there, it sure does seem like spring instead!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I sure agree they all look great and it does seem like spring seeing the babies. I love the way you have it all set up. I have always liked to have my broodies separate from the rest of the flock to give moms and babies a chance to bond plus give babies time to gain strength. I think your doing an great job. Congrats on all the new keets and ducklings.Another nice thing about your keets being raised by a hen is they will learn to go to roost with her. And your adding more plus a horse that is very sweet to help your friend out.

 

[DuckiesRMyThing]

it may have splayed leg. To try to fix this, here's a link: http://www.ehow.com/how_4479614_treat-splay-leg.html

 

[DuckiesRMyThing]

this little one may have splayed leg. To fix this:
Things You'll Need
Sponge
Ruler
Scissors
Marker

Instructions:

1 Determine whether the birds are candidates for home treatment. Home treatment using a brace is most effective on very young birds, soon after the problem first occurs. If the birds are fully feathered, or have had splay leg for more than a day or two, you should consult an avian veterinarian rather than attempting to treat the condition yourself. Surgical correction may be required.

2 Cut the sponge to 1/4 inch thickness, 1 inch wide, and slightly longer than the affected birds' width.

3 Place the birds on the sponge, and use the marker to mark where the leg holes will be cut. There should be just enough space between the two holes to allow the birds' legs to extend straight down from the hips.

4 Pierce the sponge using the tip of the scissors or a knife to create slits at the locations you marked in Step 3. Make sure the slits are wide enough that they will not squeeze the birds' legs, but not so wide that the legs will slide around within the slits.

5 Gently insert the first two toes of the birds' feet into the slits. Pull the feet through carefully, making sure that the toenails do not catch on the sponge. Push the sponge up against the birds' body, so that the bottom of the sponge does not cover the leg joints.

6 Turn the baby birds upside down in your hand to make sure that the vent is clear and droppings will not land on the sponge. If the sponge extends directly under the bird's' vent, use scissors to carefully trim away that portion of the sponge.

7 Check the sponge several times a day and correct the positioning as needed. If the sponge becomes soiled, replace it.

8 Leave the sponge brace on the birds for at least a week. The amount of time it takes to correct splay leg varies depending on the severity and the age of the birds. If birds' legs are not straight after two weeks, consult an avian veterinarian.

This is from ehow so if u need more info and since I cant post links go to ehow and search this topic


oh wait the link posted

 

[Miss Lydia]

this little one may have splayed leg. To fix this:
Things You'll Need
Sponge
Ruler
Scissors
Marker

Instructions:

1 Determine whether the birds are candidates for home treatment. Home treatment using a brace is most effective on very young birds, soon after the problem first occurs. If the birds are fully feathered, or have had splay leg for more than a day or two, you should consult an avian veterinarian rather than attempting to treat the condition yourself. Surgical correction may be required.

2 Cut the sponge to 1/4 inch thickness, 1 inch wide, and slightly longer than the affected birds' width.

3 Place the birds on the sponge, and use the marker to mark where the leg holes will be cut. There should be just enough space between the two holes to allow the birds' legs to extend straight down from the hips.

4 Pierce the sponge using the tip of the scissors or a knife to create slits at the locations you marked in Step 3. Make sure the slits are wide enough that they will not squeeze the birds' legs, but not so wide that the legs will slide around within the slits.

5 Gently insert the first two toes of the birds' feet into the slits. Pull the feet through carefully, making sure that the toenails do not catch on the sponge. Push the sponge up against the birds' body, so that the bottom of the sponge does not cover the leg joints.

6 Turn the baby birds upside down in your hand to make sure that the vent is clear and droppings will not land on the sponge. If the sponge extends directly under the bird's' vent, use scissors to carefully trim away that portion of the sponge.

7 Check the sponge several times a day and correct the positioning as needed. If the sponge becomes soiled, replace it.

8 Leave the sponge brace on the birds for at least a week. The amount of time it takes to correct splay leg varies depending on the severity and the age of the birds. If birds' legs are not straight after two weeks, consult an avian veterinarian.

This is from ehow so if u need more info and since I cant post links go to ehow and search this topic

Thanks for the info. and

 

[KAZROB]

Its Midday here in Aus and I have just been out to check all the newbies and all are doing great! Mum duck has her babies out roaming and all the others are not bothered by the new ones at all, In fact the other mum duck with her 2 older ducklings appears to have the odd one tagging along with her! Here are some pics of mum and her babies.....







Oh and yet another question mum duck still has eggs, she is now leaving them, so does this mean they are no good, there is a peep whole in one, but I cant here anything?