how to care for a wild duckling

[NorthernChick1]

hi everyone no hate please! my brother found a lone duckling in a big current by a dam. there was no site of any other ducks/ducklings around what so ever so he brought it home to me. i raise muscovies and chickens. i am wondering how i should care for this duckling. i will post photos soon. i dont know of the breed. we have wild mallards, wood duck, blue and green winged teals, black ducks, mergansers, golden eyes and more. all i have on me is chicken feed (layer and grower) i have live worms and meal worms. i habe a duck pool and i know of giving it fresh water but. can i feed it chicken feed? (i feed my muscovies layer feed with my chickens) is that safe for a wild duck??

 

[The Phantom]

Can you post a picture? I raise exotic ducks. I would feed it the grower in a mash for now. Depending on what kind he is he may need some better food.

 

[MochaDuck]

I just found a duckling too!

Mine had something wrong with it and didn't make it, unfortunately.

I'll tag some people
@Miss Lydia @A_Fowl_Guy

 

[NorthernChick1]

Can you post a picture? I raise exotic ducks. I would feed it the grower in a mash for now. Depending on what kind he is he may need some better food.

i will soon. i am

Can you post a picture? I raise exotic ducks. I would feed it the grower in a mash for now. Depending on what kind he is he may need some better food.

i will post photos soon he is coming with the duckling right now. i will set her up outside in a dog cage with a chick waterer to get her started. is it dangerous to have her near my muscovies? This may be a dumb question but would my muscovie take her under her wing? btw i live in northern ontario canada

 

[NorthernChick1]

ok so i just got off the phone with my brother and he doesnt even know if it is a duck might be a baby loon or ever a gosling (canada goose) i'll see when he gets home. he is gone to check above the dam first in case there would be fowl up there.

 

[NorthernChick1]

i dont know what it is!!

 

[Wolfefarmyard]

i beleive its a loon!!

I agree, try to find a wildlife rescue ASAP!

 

[NorthernChick1]

the closest is 5hrs away...

I agree, try to find a wildlife rescue ASAP!

 

[MadisonOde]

Are you sure it’s a loon? I’ve never seen a loon that young with white already.

 

[The Phantom]

It’s a baby golden eye!!! I love them!!! My parents will be traveling through Canada this week! I’m not sure where though. What town are you in?