HELP!!!!!!!!! NEW MALLARD DUCKLING VERY WEAK

[ducks1959]

I just picked up my six mallard duckling from the post office. I noticed the box was cold. I brought it home opened it and one of the ducklings was just lying there. I put it under the brooder lamp with a soft wool sock around it. Ive tried placing his beak in water with sugar to promote drinking but no success. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated ASAP...... TOM

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us! Try posting in the "Ducks" section or maybe try PMing the BYC duck expert--Miss Lydia.

 

[drumstick diva]

Have you posted on the "emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures ," thread? Shipping can really do a number on babies especially during hot weather. He may need a little partition to keep others from bothering or trampling on him. You might try dipping your finger in sugar t water and putting that in his mouth. I think the sock may make him overheat.

 

[ducks1959]

Thank you but it was too late. The little duck died. Another one is very weak and is having difficulty walking . I have been doing just what you suggested and giving the this duck a little sugar water every half hour, He has been drinking it and just a few moments ago drank out of his dish of water, but still has a very hard time walking. A piece of tape to designate him as a drake wrapped around his back talon. I removed it. Hopefully that will help him walkbetter I will call BYC duck expert. Thank you sincerely. Thomas

 

[Frindizzle]

Thank you but it was too late. The little duck died. Another one is very weak and is having difficulty walking . I have been doing just what you suggested and giving the this duck a little sugar water every half hour, He has been drinking it and just a few moments ago drank out of his dish of water, but still has a very hard time walking. A piece of tape to designate him as a drake wrapped around his back talon. I removed it. Hopefully that will help him walkbetter I will call BYC duck expert. Thank you sincerely. Thomas

Welcome to BYC!

I am so sorry for your loss.

You might also want to PM another duck expert - Amiga. She is very quick in replying.

 

[N F C]

Hi, welcome to BYC!

I'm so sorry for your loss, that's always hard. I hope the remaining ducks will be ok.

Best of luck to you, thanks for joining us!