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Mybackyardpeepers said:
I knew everyone one would say this lol. I didn't even want one, now I have to tell my husband we need to get another one :th. Looks like I'm stopping by to see my daughter at work this will definitely keep me from looking at all the little chicks lol :barnie.
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I mean, unless you want her to be a house duck and bring her to food and water several times a day... Those things are manageable when she’s a baby but it will be more labor intensive and what life is that for her really? Its easier for her to make a close bond with another duck from an early age so why wait until she’s older when introducing a new friend or two.
 
Squeaky McMurdo said:
I mean, unless you want her to be a house duck and bring her to food and water several times a day... Those things are manageable when she’s a baby but it will be more labor intensive and what life is that for her really? Its easier for her to make a close bond with another duck from an early age so why wait until she’s older when introducing a new friend or two.
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Yes very true, I just wasn't expecting to get into ducks lol. She is an absolute joy in our family though.
 
Miss Lydia said:
Back last year a member had a blind duckling born without eyes precious little one she went a brought home another duckling for this one and they became fast friends. I wish I could remember the thread. But having another duck can really help.
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Can I get a different breed for her or should I get the same breed due to temperament of breeds maybe? Like I said I have little experience with ducklings lol. Thank you.
 
Mybackyardpeepers said:
So this just totally happened tonight at almost 10pm! I'm officially a duckling mom....
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My daughter works for TSC and called me this evening wanting me to take this adorable baby. The catch, she is blind! We are not sure how blind, but my daughter said one eye is more white than the other. She does not blink when you bring your finger to her eye and has a hard time actually seeing the food/water. (She does eat and drink by herself) I have her comfortably sleeping snuggled up to a stuffed bunny with a wash cloth partially on her with a low watt heat bulb, as she wouldn't stop crying without something over her. Here's the big question, how do I care for her? I dont mean the basics (I'm not that dumb lol) but I have chickens, no duck knowledge at all. I gave her some all flock crumble I have, is this ok to keep her on? Does she need to be on heat (she is in the house). What about vitamins, etc? I know they can lack niacin, what symptoms should I watch out for? Can I add a tad of nutri-drench in her water to make sure she is hydrated? Any help would be great as I want to give her a good chance at life. Oh and she didn't tell me what breed of duck is she??? Thanks.
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So cute.
 
Ducks like Chickens are flock s so she will do better with a friend, we brought home a lone duckling with some chicks and let them brood together problem was it ended up being a drake, and then got funny ideas with the hens, was hilarious watch him try to get up to perch with the hens as was a big breed, and he couldn't figure otu for the life of him why the hens didn't like the water like he did. H did teach the hens to get fish outta the ditch running into the pond though lol. cutie would be better off with another friend duck
 
slordaz said:
Ducks like Chickens are flock s so she will do better with a friend, we brought home a lone duckling with some chicks and let them brood together problem was it ended up being a drake, and then got funny ideas with the hens, was hilarious watch him try to get up to perch with the hens as was a big breed, and he couldn't figure otu for the life of him why the hens didn't like the water like he did. H did teach the hens to get fish outta the ditch running into the pond though lol. cutie would be better off with another friend duck
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Awww what an awesome thing. We thought of trying my cross beak silkie chick but she is to large and I was wondering about that mixing breeds issues lol. Might have to go feed store tomorrow!! Can I get a different breed?
 

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