Injured newly hatched Muscovy duckling

[Sequel]

We don't have any roosters, so she won't ever be bred. She just happened to go broody when I wanted to get a duck, so I figured I'd let her give it a shot. Test failed, Agatha!

Maybe the TEST failed but you DID get your duck!!!! Oh it's just the cutest thing! You're doing a great job of it!

 

[Anime2lover]

Looks like its alert and doing better, good thing. Though he/she might want a friend. When shes healed.

 

[Geranium]

Looks like its alert and doing better, good thing. Though he/she might want a friend. When shes healed.

I was thinking that, too. I don't think I can get my hands on another duck. Would a chick suffice?

 

[Anime2lover]

I was thinking that, too. I don't think I can get my hands on another duck. Would a chick suffice?

Yes. Thpugh there could possibly be someone in your area who has one if you ask.

 

[Geranium]

Yes. Thpugh there could possibly be someone in your area who has one if you ask.

The one I got was from someone local but she doesn't have any other young ducklings right now. I ended up getting two pullets to live with her.

 

[casportpony]

How is the duckling today?

 

[Geranium]

Athena, as she had been named by my kids, is doing well today! I truly thought she was dead when I found her. I appreciate everyone's suggestions of how to help her. I'm using neosporin on her wound and the two chicks I put with her aren't bothering it, but I have BluKote to use if needed.

 

[Anime2lover]

The one I got was from someone local but she doesn't have any other young ducklings right now. I ended up getting two pullets to live with her.

Ok.

 

[casportpony]

Wow, she looks so much better!

 

[Geranium]

The injured duckling is now two weeks old and thriving! Thanks everyone for the help!