My New Baby

[Uwish]

It is best not to put very young babies in water, they haven't got the oils on their fluff yet, but if you are there with it is probably fine.

Oh yes I was right there and the water was only a few inches deep and I never walk away and leave any baby alone ever not even for a sec. (I’m over protective I have been told) it was only for as long as the baby wanted which was about 4 min. Today he/she was really into it and swam for about 7min and again later for about 5-8 min.

 

[Uwish]

Adult girl ducks are noisy, boy ducks are not.

If you have a single duck it will bond to you, if it is a boy it will still bond to you, but I would not put it with chicken hens. I don't think you have a boy though because the eye stripes look dark. Boys eye stripe is still there, but more faint.

As long as it stays happy and healthy I don’t care if it’s male or female. Just want to be able to name it. So I’m looking for names that work for either sex

 

[Uwish]

Oh my, are you sure that's a duck? Looks more like a stuffed animal!

Once s/he's around 6 weeks old you'll either hear quacking or a more raspy frog like sound. Ducks quack sooner than drakes.
Ducks quack, drakes croak.
I can often tell by their feet coloring but that's not always accurate.
Males will get a curly feather on their tail.

Do you have any other ducklings so this little one can have some friends? Ducks are very social and enjoy having other ducks. If not, s/he is more likely to imprint on you rather than other ducklings. S/he will be very clingy.
I suggest getting a stuffee animal and a mirror for the brooder.

My feed store FINALLY got some ducks in just got a new baby yesterday for my girl. She has grown ALOT so it’s going to be a bit before she gets the friendship of this new duckling. I got a Cayuga duckling omg soooooo so tiny and excited as they are stunning birds. I’m in love.