The Duck Thread

[NathanZee]

Ducklings are very resilient little critters. I wish I had some experience with this, but I don't . . . it may have something I have seen in human littles called venous malformation. Many times in people, it's benign. Just making some educated guesses, here. If a vet is not an option, I'd just watch, make sure the wee one gets the best nutrition possible, supervised tub time, and TLC.

I don't think it is venous malformation, because the spots don't stick out at all on the leg, and they are getting a little better everyday. Today it seems to be able to move the leg slightly more, but its' hard to tell. Thank you for your help! I'll keep updating on how it's doing.

 

[chelsey layne]

 

[DuckGirl77]

Cool picture! I'm assuming the mess on the floor is the duck's doing?

That is a very nice-looking duck. Btw, what kinds of dogs are those?

 

[Miss Lydia]

 

[kortneyd004]

NEED HELP DISTINGUISHING IF THIS DUCKLING IS A MALLARD OR A PREUN???

 

[AxolotlLove]

NEED HELP DISTINGUISHING IF THIS DUCKLING IS A MALLARD OR A PREUN???

I assume you mean Rouen. But that is a mallard. Congrats on your mallard!

 

[tracyjg]

He loves the animals. He lights up. It's a great feeling to help a child who struggles with everything .

 

[chelsey layne]

Yes the duck made the mess , king shephard and a spynx cat

 

[axiomfarms]

I'm in need if some assistance please. I have a swim pool for my ducks now but still have a small tub of fresh clean water for them to drink from but oooh nooo will they drink from it. nup they just dirty it in literally seconds. When I empty it out there is either mud or poo at the bottom. (why one earth are they pooing in it?). How can I battle this? Also when I clean it out then refill it there is almost like an oily film left on top of the water, it not from my water as the hens water is fine it only happens with the ducks. Is this O.K? Hope Anyone Can Help Me, Thanks.

We took aone of those square kitty litter pails and cut the small part of the lod off so our ducks can drink but not play too much..

 

[tracyjg]

Ours get mucky also with food and dirt and pooh we have the same issues. I just keep cleaning it up the best I can.