Ok to handle ducklings?

[cartercoop]

We have a mama duck that we have raised, but is *free range* in our yard. She has ducklings that have hatched between yesterday and today. We want to know if it is ok to handle the ducklings, or if it will cause her to harm them. So far today, she is fine with us being near the nest & the ducklings. (Yesterday she was not.)

Thanks!

 

[Papas Chickens]

We have a mama duck that we have raised, but is *free range* in our yard. She has ducklings that have hatched between yesterday and today. We want to know if it is ok to handle the ducklings, or if it will cause her to harm them. So far today, she is fine with us being near the nest & the ducklings. (Yesterday she was not.)

Thanks!

I have always handled day old chicks, ducklings, ect without a problem from mama, just give her a handful of feed before and after handling them and you should be fine. Thats what i always do with my girls.

 

[cartercoop]

Thanks! Everybody will be so happy to hear this...they are nearly bursting at the seams with excitement!

 

[Papas Chickens]

Lol i bet.