These swedish ducklings were hatched end of July. Their momma had had a previous set of 4 and then decided it sounded like a great idea to set on another nest, and hatched out 5. 4 of them are growing perfectly fine. But one of them basically quit growing at a couple weeks and is just a tiny little thing. Its active, eats well, keeps right up with the others but is staying small. Is there any hope this little guy will eventually catch up? They are free range and I feed them a waterfowl feed by payback feeds that I add some brewers yeast to on occasion. I make sure the little one gets food at feeding time. Ive read on failure to thrive ducklings but it doesn't seem to totally fit, as this one gets around just fine. Ive considered bringing it into the house and brooding it, but have no one I can bring in with.
This picture shows mom and the 5 babies.
This picture shows mom and the 5 babies.