Pekin Duckling may have lump on chest.

[Yardmom]

Ducklings don't grow feathers very quickly, but they shouldn't need heat anymore.

 

[DapperDuckyLover]

Ok. I was wondering when I should remove that, so thank you. Heading home now and will give an update on Ned’s chest.

 

[DapperDuckyLover]

Ducklings don't grow feathers very quickly, but they shouldn't need heat anymore.

Also, are they ok to swim now? Like could I take one outside and put it in the lake and watch it carefully? Or do their feathers need t be fully grown for that?

 

[Yardmom]

Ducklings of any age can swim. You might not want to put it in a uncontrolled place such as a lake though.

 

[DapperDuckyLover]

Just cleaned them up, along with their stuff, and took them outside for a bit. All three of them fell into the lake but I got them out without them freaking out. The weird bump on Ned is gone, so I bet it was just undirected food. Thanks for all of the help everybody! I’ll check back in every once in a while.

 

[DapperDuckyLover]

Guys, I have some unfortunate news. Dusty and Ned are both dead. I found Dusty with his chest ripped open and his insides eaten outside a few days ago. The next day, on Friday the 13, I let Ned and Lucky out of the coop. I look outside about an hour and 30 minutes later, and I see Ned on his side. I run outside and he’s as stiff as a board. Does anyone know how he could have died? My guess is poison. Im giving Lucky to a friend that already has ducks so he won’t be alone.