Orphaned black-bellied whistling duckling - advice needed

[rjmyooper]

Use a 20% chick starter with NOW brand flaked nutritional yeast (1tbsp per cup of feed). I happen to be using manna pro 20% chick starter for khaki Campbell "lings". Plenty of water with "Sav-A-Chick'' supplement.

 

[coffee_and_quail]

Use a 20% chick starter with NOW brand flaked nutritional yeast (1tbsp per cup of feed). I happen to be using manna pro 20% chick starter for khaki Campbell "lings". Plenty of water with "Sav-A-Chick'' supplement.

Ok, we have some Sav-a-Chick left over from our baby quail. Gonna run to tractor supply for the feed. Thank you!

 

[Aunt Angus]

That is a beautiful duckling! I agree with @KaleIAm. Wild birds typically don't do well in captivity. But I applaud you for caring for it! Hopefully, you can get some help.

I used to work for a wildlife rehab center. and we would take in abandoned birds with the goal of releasing them. It's possible, but it isn't easy and takes knowledge of the particular species sometimes.

 

[coffee_and_quail]

That is a beautiful duckling! I agree with @KaleIAm. Wild birds typically don't do well in captivity. But I applaud you for caring for it! Hopefully, you can get some help.

I used to work for a wildlife rehab center. and we would take in abandoned birds with the goal of releasing them. It's possible, but it isn't easy and takes knowledge of the particular species sometimes.

The only reason we haven't is because we know the mother is nearby and are hoping to reunite them. We've ony handled it to get it away from the dog/move it to safety. If we can't find the mother within the next few days we will definitely contact a wildelife rehab.

 

[Aunt Angus]

The only reason we haven't is because we know the mother is nearby and are hoping to reunite them. We've ony handled it to get it away from the dog/move it to safety. If we can't find the mother within the next few days we will definitely contact a wildelife rehab.

I hope you find her! You are awesome for doing this!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act prohibits the taking, killing, capturing, transporting, harboring of the birds or hatching eggs, that which are Native to the United States of America. All are protected by state and federal agencies.

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