TSC ducklings

[MGG]

So do what???

I'd just take a pair of clean scissors and snip the right hind toe off on each of them, as close to the leg as possible. I do it all the time and they never get infected or bleed. And even if it did bleed, it would just be one drop. They don't feel it.
And if they're not Mallards, it won't hurt anything. But if they are you'll be in the clear. You can't really do it once they're a week or so old, it bleeds more.
It's just necessary to federally mark captive mallards, since they're migratory in the wild. They're raised domestically all the time, but if they're marked they can be easily distinguished.

 

[MGG]

Would I get in trouble for having them?

If you clip their hind toe, no. You probably wouldn't have any issues if they're Mallards and you didn't, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

I'd just take a pair of clean scissors and snip the right hind toe off on each of them, as close to the leg as possible. I do it all the time and they never get infected or bleed. And even if it did bleed, it would just be one drop. They don't feel it.
And if they're not Mallards, it won't hurt anything. But if they are you'll be in the clear. You can't really do it once they're a week or so old, it bleeds more.
It's just necessary to federally mark captive mallards, since they're migratory in the wild. They're raised domestically all the time, but if they're marked they can be easily distinguished.

Ok, that makes sense.

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Would I do it on my Rouen too? Or just the two mallards?

 

[MGG]

Would I do it on my Rouen too? Or just the two mallards?

I'm not sure if it is a Rouen or not.
I'd just do it to all three to be safe.

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

I'm not sure if it is a Rouen or not.
I'd just do it to all three to be safe.

Ok, thank you! I’m not sure if I can cut their toes off though

 

[Painted Calls]

I would assume they are hatchery quality Rouens since they came from TSC.

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

I would assume they are hatchery quality Rouens since they came from TSC.

All of them??

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Would better pictures of the ducklings heads help?

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Duckling 1#, left and right sides of head.