majamarie
In the Brooder
- Jan 2, 2023
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I hatched Pekin ducks that are 6 days old today. I try to handle them every day, however they seem a little fearful of me. When I approach the brooder they scurry to the far corner. If i present them with treats they are apprehensive at first but will eventually come eat out of my hand, but if i make any movements they run away again. I try to hold them as much as I can but they squirm so much and try to get away and I don’t want to scare them further. Is this normal behavior for their age? Should I continue to interact with and handle them despite their apprehension or will this add to their fear of people?