Please help !

[Cmrxx]

Hey guys I just joined this ... I need some help and advice ! So a duck laid her eggs outside my house about a month ago ... 3 days ago the ducklings hatched EXCEPT one ... didn’t really notice .. 2 days ago I was outside and heard chirping and found a duckling trapped in the egg so I helped it break free and well that’s kinda how I got into this ... so long story short I tried giving it back to its mother but since it couldn’t walk yet and was JUST BORN she wanted no part and left with her ducklings who could walk .. of course ... so I got an incubator and got this little one healthy and walking and eating ... everything is great ! Well it thinks I’m it’s mother of course ... I feel horrible ... I read about “imprinting” and did all kinds of research I’m trying to figure out what to do I can’t keep the poor thing as much as I truly want too it’s just not possible ... any ideas or opinions maybe some advice on what to do or where I can do ?! I feel so bad I don’t want it too feel abandoned and I don’t want anything to happen ... let’s face it I practically gave birth helping it out the egg .. obviously I’m attached PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME

 

[ellend]

Hey guys I just joined this ... I need some help and advice ! So a duck laid her eggs outside my house about a month ago ... 3 days ago the ducklings hatched EXCEPT one ... didn’t really notice .. 2 days ago I was outside and heard chirping and found a duckling trapped in the egg so I helped it break free and well that’s kinda how I got into this ... so long story short I tried giving it back to its mother but since it couldn’t walk yet and was JUST BORN she wanted no part and left with her ducklings who could walk .. of course ... so I got an incubator and got this little one healthy and walking and eating ... everything is great ! Well it thinks I’m it’s mother of course ... I feel horrible ... I read about “imprinting” and did all kinds of research I’m trying to figure out what to do I can’t keep the poor thing as much as I truly want too it’s just not possible ... any ideas or opinions maybe some advice on what to do or where I can do ?! I feel so bad I don’t want it too feel abandoned and I don’t want anything to happen ... let’s face it I practically gave birth helping it out the egg .. obviously I’m attached PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME

Call a wildlife rehabilitation center.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

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Somebody tell this to my domestic ducks that think I am an axe murderer and would rather brain them selves on the side of the coop than let me touch them.

 

[Jpat]

call it a roen and sell it to a hobby farm

 

[ducklvr3]

Hey guys I just joined this ... I need some help and advice ! So a duck laid her eggs outside my house about a month ago ... 3 days ago the ducklings hatched EXCEPT one ... didn’t really notice .. 2 days ago I was outside and heard chirping and found a duckling trapped in the egg so I helped it break free and well that’s kinda how I got into this ... so long story short I tried giving it back to its mother but since it couldn’t walk yet and was JUST BORN she wanted no part and left with her ducklings who could walk .. of course ... so I got an incubator and got this little one healthy and walking and eating ... everything is great ! Well it thinks I’m it’s mother of course ... I feel horrible ... I read about “imprinting” and did all kinds of research I’m trying to figure out what to do I can’t keep the poor thing as much as I truly want too it’s just not possible ... any ideas or opinions maybe some advice on what to do or where I can do ?! I feel so bad I don’t want it too feel abandoned and I don’t want anything to happen ... let’s face it I practically gave birth helping it out the egg .. obviously I’m attached PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME

Hello!
I too, have helped one of our ducks hatch, Arthur.

Is there anyone you know with a flock that could possibly take her In?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Or call your department of natural resources and tell them you found a newly hatched wild duckling and ask where to take it so it can eventually be released into the wild. They will know of water fowl rehabbers in your area. @Cmrxx what state are you in?

 

[bobbi-j]

I agree that a call to a wildlife rehab center or your local game warden or DNR office would be a good step to take. Those people deal with things like this every year.

 

[WindingRoad]

Hey guys I just joined this ... I need some help and advice ! So a duck laid her eggs outside my house about a month ago ... 3 days ago the ducklings hatched EXCEPT one ... didn’t really notice .. 2 days ago I was outside and heard chirping and found a duckling trapped in the egg so I helped it break free and well that’s kinda how I got into this ... so long story short I tried giving it back to its mother but since it couldn’t walk yet and was JUST BORN she wanted no part and left with her ducklings who could walk .. of course ... so I got an incubator and got this little one healthy and walking and eating ... everything is great ! Well it thinks I’m it’s mother of course ... I feel horrible ... I read about “imprinting” and did all kinds of research I’m trying to figure out what to do I can’t keep the poor thing as much as I truly want too it’s just not possible ... any ideas or opinions maybe some advice on what to do or where I can do ?! I feel so bad I don’t want it too feel abandoned and I don’t want anything to happen ... let’s face it I practically gave birth helping it out the egg .. obviously I’m attached PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME

Post on your state forum here maybe someone will take her.

 

[ducklvr3]

Somebody tell this to my domestic ducks that think I am an axe murderer and would rather brain them selves on the side of the coop than let me touch them.

My Mawmaw didnt really become friendly until this summer!
She is still like a cat. When she wants petted she'll let ya know!!
How old are your babies?

 

[Trimurtisan]

I would also suggest contacting a wildlife rehab center. If they are full, which happen all the time here, maybe list it on craigslist. I myself have acquired 2 free pairs of ducks via craigslist in the last month.