In need of advise!

[Soon2BChixMom]

The duckling seems a bit better today and I use a cool whip bowl since they have gotten bigger platter type thing under to help collect their water mess but he was the tiniest of them all and so I've always watched it a bit more then the rest when it comes to eating they also get a vitamin and electrolytes mix water mix as well in another container but it's not as big since it's more for drinking not dipping their head into. Oh and no I didn't see anything in her nose area but she doesn't dip her head as much as the others but will drink just as much. Their on a flock starter that has no meds in from my local country feed store.

It sounds like you are doing everything just right.
I have 8 week old muscovies. I know that I worried a lot when I first got them.
If they are all from the same batch, you should start noticing the males from the females. The males are much bigger with thicker legs.
Where did you get your muscovies? Pics are always welcome here.

 

[katiekate88]

My friend actually gave them to me there was 7 in the ones her friends duck was laying on 3 died from it being extremely cold out (20 or 30°f out the day they hated and hers are free roaming on her farm) so she seen 3 where trying to come out as well by the time she got them to my place all 4 where all but hatched so I've had them since their day one of coming out (4-10-2018) I've only ever had chickens growing up never ducklings so I was researching a good bit I had one duckling that had a head issue and that's when I had to get the vitamins for them (I will insert a few pics of her) ... I did notice they were messing with my little ones neck again last night so I'm not sure why they keep doing this I worry it's due to it being smaller tho. Thank u for the container ideas tho! I might need to invest in ones like that lol

this last picture is one of the newest I have at the moment and you can see (tipsey still has head issues but not anywhere close to how bad she had it in the beginning and the brown head one is the little one I started this thread about)

 

[Miss Lydia]

Aren't they precious

Are you feeding chick starter? if so they may be missing some B vitamins that are crucial to their development. Chick started doesn't have what ducklings need since it's formulated for chicks. So we need to supplement with some form of niacin it can be brewers yeast nutritional yeast or plain niacin capsules [not flush free or time released]
also liquid B Complex any of these will do but they need the extra B's till around 10 weeks of age

 

[katiekate88]

I will try to remember to get pictures of the ingredients off the label and I'll also include a picture of the vitamins mix I give them as well (it's one scoop per 1 gallon then u just give them the water to drink)

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

My friend actually gave them to me there was 7 in the ones her friends duck was laying on 3 died from it being extremely cold out (20 or 30°f out the day they hated and hers are free roaming on her farm) so she seen 3 where trying to come out as well by the time she got them to my place all 4 where all but hatched so I've had them since their day one of coming out (4-10-2018) I've only ever had chickens growing up never ducklings so I was researching a good bit I had one duckling that had a head issue and that's when I had to get the vitamins for them (I will insert a few pics of her) ... I did notice they were messing with my little ones neck again last night so I'm not sure why they keep doing this I worry it's due to it being smaller tho. Thank u for the container ideas tho! I might need to invest in ones like that lol
View attachment 1377108 View attachment 1377109 View attachment 1377116 View attachment 1377121 this last picture is one of the newest I have at the moment and you can see (tipsey still has head issues but not anywhere close to how bad she had it in the beginning and the brown head one is the little one I started this thread about)

Oh my! @Julie Birb look at these babies. Isn't that sleeping one so adorable?!?

@katiekate88 What do you mean they are bothering her neck? They could be too warm. They are going to outgrow that space in a heartbeat!
Might want to consider your next step - enlarge the brooder.
Mine went from tote to large kiddie pool.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Check how much niacin is in the vitamin mix. they need around 125-150mgs a day till around 10 weeks of age.

 

[Julie Birb]

My friend actually gave them to me there was 7 in the ones her friends duck was laying on 3 died from it being extremely cold out (20 or 30°f out the day they hated and hers are free roaming on her farm) so she seen 3 where trying to come out as well by the time she got them to my place all 4 where all but hatched so I've had them since their day one of coming out (4-10-2018) I've only ever had chickens growing up never ducklings so I was researching a good bit I had one duckling that had a head issue and that's when I had to get the vitamins for them (I will insert a few pics of her) ... I did notice they were messing with my little ones neck again last night so I'm not sure why they keep doing this I worry it's due to it being smaller tho. Thank u for the container ideas tho! I might need to invest in ones like that lol
View attachment 1377108 View attachment 1377109 View attachment 1377116 View attachment 1377121 this last picture is one of the newest I have at the moment and you can see (tipsey still has head issues but not anywhere close to how bad she had it in the beginning and the brown head one is the little one I started this thread about)

Just look at these very cute and precious little fuzz balls of duckling. I would kiss each and every one of them in a heart beat.

 

[Julie Birb]

Oh my! @Julie Birb look at these babies. Isn't that sleeping one so adorable?!?

@katiekate88 What do you mean they are bothering her neck? They could be too warm. They are going to outgrow that space in a heartbeat!
Might want to consider your next step - enlarge the brooder.
Mine went from tote to large kiddie pool.View attachment 1377183 View attachment 1377185

Thank you for the tag. And yes, the sleeping one is so cute. Look at his sweet little face.

 

[katiekate88]

Thank you!... Yeah I've upgraded them to the largest tote I had now to finishing their pen outside and I move their light around threw the day to keep them from getting to warm. It's somewhat close for about an HR or so in the morning but then u raise it higher threw out the day so by evening it's not right up on them to make them uncomfortable I also turn it off now at night to simulate day and night so they can get use to being out side once I move them out . For the vitamins I asked my local country feed store if the vitamins I got is good for them and he said yes (picture below) and I'm still looking for my tag of ingredients for the feed

 

[katiekate88]

Just look at these very cute and precious little fuzz balls of duckling. I would kiss each and every one of them in a heart beat.

Yes they are adorable for sure!