LOVEY DUCKLINGS

brood mother

Chirping
5 Years
Feb 26, 2014
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Brandon, Ms
What can I do to assure my ducklings grow up sweet and lovey? I'm sure that sounds silly, but got these sweet fuzzy butts as pets, especially since we have a large pond right in front for them to enjoy when bigger.

They are bout a week old an I try to give them lots of attention. They also get a daily swim in some warm water in the tub :). It's just that they seem kind skittish still. Any suggestions??
 
Patience, treats, and each duck is unique - some are just more prone to affection than others.

But contact with them, interacting with them helps loads. I go dig around in the soil and help them find worms. They get right around me, under me, stand on my feet, let me pet them while we are out looking for goodies together.
 
Ok, well since they are so small, I've been afraid to just let them run around outside. They have had one outing under the cage part of my rabbits cage lol. But since then it's been pouring rain for days. But they loved it outside when they went. Supposed to be in the 70s and 80s later this week here so may try it again. But how old do they need to be when I take them out and let them "roam"??
 
I start my ducklings with romps in the bathroom. Easy clean up. Once I'm confident they will follow me, we play outside too.

I brought the new ones home Friday afternoon. Sat they played in the bathroom. Sunday we played in the yard.
 

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