Help with newly hatched ducklings

[FreeRanginChick]

I think crushed up adult pellets would be fine for a few days until you can get starter. If you have any save a chick electrolyte mix or nutridrench I'd put some of that in their water as well, just to be on the safe side with nutrients(I give this to all my day olds regardless). If not, no big deal.

As far as moving the new ducklings to the brooder - I usually wait until they are mostly fluffed up. However, if they are still a little wet but already up but walking around, I will move them early to avoid disturbing any unhatched eggs(personally I've had chicks/ducklings who were mid hatch die after being rolled around).

Congratulations with your new duckling! And hope the rest of the hatch goes well

 

[cheezenkwackers]

I would give the babies scrambled eggs alone or mixed with some of the crushed pellets and water to make a mush. The eggs will give more protein than the adult pellets alone.