"Mandarins have to fall and hit the ground in order to..."??

[PortugalBreeder]

"Mandarins have to fall and hit the ground in order to kick start their metabalism." in www.mistymoonlitacres.com/ornamntlducks.htm

Never heard about it, is it proved?

 

[Speceider]

No, not true. Same is said about wood ducks. Best to start them in a wet brooder with some live food.

Clint