From reliable sources they say cold water can shock a newly hatched ducklings system.
She's eating and drinking now? What breed? and what are you feeding? asking because waterfowl babies need a good amount of niacin in their diets while they are growing so fast so we have to supplement it in their diets.
Of course she has imprinted on you you were the first person she saw.
Do you have more hatching? If not I'd try and find a few friends for your duckling so she knows she is a duck. Be a good idea to put a mirror in with her too so she can have some company.
She's eating and drinking now? What breed? and what are you feeding? asking because waterfowl babies need a good amount of niacin in their diets while they are growing so fast so we have to supplement it in their diets.
Of course she has imprinted on you you were the first person she saw.

Do you have more hatching? If not I'd try and find a few friends for your duckling so she knows she is a duck. Be a good idea to put a mirror in with her too so she can have some company.