Shaking duckling

[Iownmuscovies]

Hi I have a Muscovy duckling it’s 2-3 weeks old and it shakes a lot. It just sits next to me and shakes and I don’t know why. We feed her crushed duck pellets because we do not have chick starter

 

[Lil Drake40]

That’s good feed are you keeping it warm enough? Duckling need to be kept warm since they only have down, do you have a brooder set up for the little one?

 

[Iownmuscovies]

That’s good feed are you keeping it warm enough? Duckling need to be kept warm since they only have down, do you have a brooder set up for the little one?

No it stays in the house, it’s a house duck

 

[Miss Lydia]

What are the temps in your house a duckling at 2 weeks old still needs to be kept warm like around 80* warm You can use a heating pad on lowest setting wrap a towel around it and let the duckling have that for warmth also make sure to not give it cold water to drink it should be at least room temp. And if you let it in the tub or sink make sure water is warm to touch so the little one doesn't chill.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings.750869/

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

What kind of set up do you have for the duckling in the house? Is it by itself?

 

[Treekthebeak]

Hi I have a Muscovy duckling it’s 2-3 weeks old and it shakes a lot. It just sits next to me and shakes and I don’t know why. We feed her crushed duck pellets because we do not have chick starter

Although I have never owned any ducks I am pretty certain it's the same with chickens and quails. Keep her warm and provide her more bedding. Since she has only been born not that long ago, she could just be frightened and curious as most ducklings are when they are young.

 

[goslingluv]

I use a heat pad set in a shoe box and covered with a towel like a nest its cheap and simple

 

[Treekthebeak]

I use a heat pad set in a shoe box and covered with a towel like a nest its cheap and simple

Genius! Is that pellets near the side of the screen? I think you may need to crush them if so (personal opinion)

 

[goslingluv]

Its horse pellet bedding not food

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Can you take a video? Post to you tube, vimeo, Facebook, etc and then you can post the link here.