UPDATED Micro duck and hatchmates pics!!!!!

[sparkles2307]

Oh so cute! I hope she comes out ok in the end! I got my call duck hatching eggs in the mail yesterday and one of them is only 2/3 the size of the other eggs, I am thinking TEENY is in store for us!

 

[AHappychick]

wow, she must be a dwarf, but i wonder why her feathers are not coming in, very strange...

She is suck a cutie.

So do your ducks like frozen peas? gonna have to try that

 

[Wifezilla]

Thaw out the frozen peas in some warm water and then STAND BACK! I haven't had a duck yet that didn't LOVE peas.

 

[Feathered Wings]

"Peas" Boy i got to try that i been looking for another little something or other i could give mine.
Going this weekend to pickup some new Grey Call Ducklings I'm so Excited

 

[Sweetfolly]

chickensioux - Oh, I hope Pippin starts growing soon!

Remember my teeny little mallard, Lullaby? She's nearly caught up to her normal-sized sibling now and she's feathering nicely (actually, I'm beginning to suspect she's a he - I'm waiting to see if a drake feather begins to pop up like it did on her brother last week)! So, a sudden growth spurt can happen, see? I'm wishing you and Pippin all the best of luck!

 

[chickensioux]

Some of you asked for pics of Pippin's hatch mates. Here they are. Can you see why I have been concerned for her. Still keeping an open mind on her outcome. I don't want to be too shocked if something happens. I'm still leaning toward survival but.....

 

[AHappychick]

There has got to be some sort of deficiency that keeps it from getting some nutrition it needs to grow feathers and age right??? or maybe its is like a rare human disease where they don't age... either way it is adorable and I hope it continues to do well it could not have better care that's for sure

 

[angelib1]

I think micros come in all types. I thought you might like to see a picture of my own micro Bubbles. He is almost 6 months old and about the same size as a 2 month old.

Here is a pict. of him w/ his brother Bubba.

 

[chickensioux]

Isn't that something? I guess they do. I keep hoping Microduck will feather out and just be really small. She has really gotten under my skin and deep into my heart. She's a vivacious little thing and not afraid of anything. She was eating her peas yesterday and my huge muscovy came to join her and she said "NO" and the muscovy left. I love her dearly and am keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[LauraSBale]

I wonder if its something with digestive system, not absorbing the nutrition, i wonder if you gave her some pro-boic one that has a high strain in it,

and maybe some Bee pollen

Bee pollen contains an incredible array of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, co-enzymes, and hormones. It is especially rich in B vitamins and antioxidants, including lycopene, selenium, beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, and several flavanoids. It is composed of 55% carbohydrates, 35% protein, 3% vitamins and minerals, 2% fatty acids, and 5% other substances. Overall, it's one of the most nutritionally complete natural substances found on earth.


The protein content of bee pollen (including certain peptones and gloculins) ranges from 10 to 35 percent (according to its plant origin). Forty to fifty percent of this may be in the form of free amino acids. All pollens contain the exact same number of 22 amino acids, yet different species produce varying amounts. The amino acids found in whole dry pollen fluctuate between 10 and 13 percent (26.88% protein or albuminous substances). This equals from 5 to 7 times the amino acid content found in equal weights of beef, milk, eggs or cheese


Bee pollen also contains active antibiotic substances that immediately destroy harmful pathogenic bacteria upon contact.


Bee pollen also produces regulatory (amphoteric) activity upon the gastro-intestinal functions, both in relation to chronic constipation and certain cases of diarrhea that are highly resistant to synthetic antibiotic therapy. Furthermore, bee pollen regulates the intestines by destroying or weakening any harmful bacteria while simultaneously promoting the growth of health-giving species (intestinal flora).
Bee pollen enhances the metabolism by creating endless chain reactions throughout the entire system. The essential minerals and other natural elements in bee pollen act as catalysts, and are responsible for the assimilation of that portion of foods which would normally have been eliminated without yielding the energy, essential nutrients and other benefits (which usually occurs on a regular basis with most adulterated foods).

Chemical Composition of Bee Pollen (per 100 parts)
from "Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly, Propolis and Honey", by Rita Elkins, M.A.
Amino Acids
arginine 4.7 parts
histidine 1.5 parts
isoleucine 4.7 parts
leucine 5.6 parts
methionine 1.7 parts
phenylaline 3.5 parts
threonine 4.6 parts
tryptophan 1.6 parts
valine 6.0 parts
glutamic acid 9.1 parts

Vitamins (per 1,000 milligrams of Bee Pollen)
Thiamine (vitamin B-1) 9.2mg
Riboflavin (vitamin B-3) 18.50mg
Niacinamide (vitamin B-3) 200mg
Pyridoxine (vitamin B-6) 5mg
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5) 30-5-mg
Folic acid 3.64-6.8mg
Lactoflavin
Vitamin A (carotenoids) .5-.9mg
Vitamin C 7-15mg
Vitamin E Trace

Minerals (per 1,000 milligrams of Bee Pollen)
Potassium 600 mg

Other Minerals
magnesium 1%-12%
calcium 1%-15%
copper .05%-.08%
iron .01%-.30%
silica 2%-10%
phosphorus 1%-20%
sulfur 1%
chlorine 1%
manganese 1.4%

Bee Pollen also contains 17 percent of rutin (vitamin P).

Hormones
•Gonadotropic and Estrogenic
•HGH (human growth hormone factor)

I give Bee Pollen to my Breeding Chinchillas and there Babys,
some times i take it my self.

I wonder if this is something a duck could take.

when i give it to my chinchillas, I only give about 1/8 teaspoon of granules every other day. and they love the taste of it.

though if you are allergic to Bees you can not take this as a supplement.