Update on the 7 little orphans

Struttn1

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May 4, 2008
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They are all growing like weeds and beginning to put out their feathers. They are extemely wild and want nothing to do with us. We are going to build them a small pen with a watering pond as soon as they are fully feathered. I am setting them free as soon as they are flying.

Dang they eat and drink a lot and boy do they ever stink.

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Awwwwwwwwwww very cute!

Yeah, My little ducks are sleeping OUTSIDE in the shed tonight, I can't take the smell and I clean their brooder every day.

We got the shed all nice and ready for them today, all nice and clean!
 
I know I'm mean, but those ducklings are at the very awkward too-big-bill stage, and they made me laugh!

You're doing a great job with them.
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Next time someone calls me about orphaned wild ducks they are going to a rehab place. Way more work than it takes for the whole flock of turkeys.
 
Ohhh, I just saw that you had them on wire. I would put more straw down or choose different bedding. It can cause bumble foot or other foot problems.
 
they are stomping the straw out. they are about to be moved to grass in a pen under the big weeping willow. Nothing wrong with those feet so far. they run 50 mph when we open the cage.
 
No they are too young to fly. I did notice some wing feathers coming out this morning though. It won't be long. When they are fully feathered I am going to turn them loose on my bosses 100 acre lake. No hunting allowed if they decide to stay put. They are wilder everyday. They hate me.
 

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