Hi all new and need advice

[janeydoll]

I boughthink 7 muscovy ducklings 2 week old and the adults too. I brought them home and put in barn. Problem is the mummy duck doesn't want anything to do with the babies and is pecking at them if they go near her. What to do? And will she lay again?

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Is the adult duck the ducklings' mom? If not, it's unlikely that she will take care of them and you will have to brood them for a few weeks. You'll find good advice in the Ducks section and here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/other-backyard-poultry-ducks-quail-turkeys-geese-etc

 

[janeydoll]

Thank you for replying. There are 3 mums and one dad they are the ducklings mummy and dad

 

[janeydoll]

They are the mums there are 3 mums and one dad.
Thanx for replying

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings and . Pleased you joined our flock! I think Sumi gave you some great links to check out so I'll just say best wishes and enjoy your ducks!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[janeydoll]

Thanx.
I have put the babies in a brooder and they now seem a lot happier. Thank you for the links.....

 

[drumstick diva]

Good luck with your ducklings - for duck specific questions you may like to post on the "duck thread."