*~*Runner Duck Club*~*

[Amiga]

 

[CyndiD]

See if you can get an unbreakable mirror in there with them.  It is rough on littles - they are flock animals.

Put a mirror in w/t 2. Seems to keep them satisfied. It was so cute to watch them cock their heads & check out their reflection. They are quiet! Ya!! Thanks, didnt want them stressed!!

 

[TracyLovesDucks]

Have you watched to see if she is eating? I can't remember if you are doing this already, but mixing a little bit of water with a little bit of crumble/mash can sometimes help them get more food down. I did this when one of my little ducklings was sick, and it really helped her recover.

Definitely a good call on giving her free access to food and water. That way she can eat when she's feeling like it, rather than on a schedule. And boy would it suck if you got busy doing something else and forgot.

Have you checked out her poop for any visual cues?

Sounds like they are getting a lot of supplements, I'd pull back on that, and I'd quit giving molasses and any other form of sugar unless she really isn't eating much. And add electrolytes only if it seems she's not drinking much. Or if you feel you must, then give vitamins and electrolytes in very low/weak amounts. Just my opinion.

Good luck, hope she pulls through strong and healthy!

P.S. If I understand correctly, you have the two still separated from one another, right? Why not just keep them together? That's probably what I would do if the healthier one isn't super rough with the weak one.

 

[CyndiD]

@TracyLovesDucks yes, she is eating & drinking. I will stop t/molassas in t/water. I have 9 ducklings total, i seperated this runt/weak one & put one of the buff ducklings w/her, so 7 are together in the 6' brooder & 2 are togetner in a tote in another room (because setup was available there).
Yes, i ckecked her bum & saw her poop earlier this AM was thick, but now less thick. I gave them all (9) a tub bath, they loved it. They are all resting & eating & drinking well. I did put the electrolyte & molassas water over their starter/flock raiser crumble yesterday only, they ate it well, now im just giving it dry. She doesnt seem as wobbly this afternoon. She looks better & her breathing is better.
Thanks for your help, & concern. All is quiet & well w/all 9 so far. I will keep checking her eating, drinking, pooping & breathing & wobbly legs.

 

[LoveThemBirds]

How can I get my ducklings closer to me.

 

[LoveThemBirds]

I ahve one pekin who is loud,and has a quack,probably a female?

 

[Amiga]

How can I get my ducklings closer to me.

Patience and treats. Some ducklings just need time - spend time near them. If you sew, or knit, or just spend time online, see if you can do it right next to their brooder, and chatter softly while you do that. Then (once they have had some chick sized grit), offer just a few treats. Near them at first, then closer to where you are.

 

[Kaessa]

I ahve one pekin who is loud,and has a quack,probably a female?

If they have a loud quack, they're definitely girls.

How can I get my ducklings closer to me.

Try treats. Peas, mealworms, kale. My ducks will come running if I have peas, even though they won't have anything to do with me otherwise. If I have peas they're suddenly my bestest buddies.

 

[Madelennon]

How long does it take a runner to get a drake feather!?

 

[needlessjunk]

How long does it take a runner to get a drake feather!?

Drake feathers come in around 15 weeks give or take.