Week old ducklings

[Ashleen]

Hi everyone! I recently obtained about 3-day old ducklings, however, they are now about a week and a half old. I have 2 Pekins a khaki Cambell and one Indian black runner. My question is if Inidna black runner ducklings imprint on humans, if so how long should that take and what can I do to make that happen! The ducklings lets me hold and pet him, but doesn't follow me around what so ever.

 

[Miss Lydia]

It happens they imprint on each other more. If you had just one then it would be more inclined to imprint on you. Please don’t get rid of your other two to try it though. Runners aren’t your best breed to get close to anyway they are more into each other than their human. How about sharing a pic. I bet your Pekin would be more into what your wanting if it’s snuggle time.

 

[Ashleen]

It happens they imprint on each other more. If you had just one then it would be more inclined to imprint on you. Please don’t get rid of your other two to try it though. Runners are your best breed to get close to anyway they are more into each other than their human. How about sharing a pic. I bet your Pekin would be more into what your wanting if it’s snuggle time.

Oh I would never think of getting rid of them, I love them all so much! I was jsut wonderig about that spedidic breed.

It happens they imprint on each other more. If you had just one then it would be more inclined to imprint on you. Please don’t get rid of your other two to try it though. Runners are your best breed to get close to anyway they are more into each other than their human. How about sharing a pic. I bet your Pekin would be more into what your wanting if it’s snuggle time.

Oh I would never ever think of getting rid of any of them! I love them all so much, I was jsut wondering about the specific breed, since he seemed a little more distant. His names Clyde here’s a pic

 

[Isaac 0]

What a cutie! @Miss Lydia Gave you great advice, I suggest you take the rocks out of the waterer so she can clean her nares out properly.

 

[Miss Lydia]

How precious! I love my Runners! ❤

 

[Ashleen]

What a cutie! @Miss Lydia Gave you great advice, I suggest you take the rocks out of the waterer so she can clean her nares out properly.

Yes, I di take the rocks out after the first day, (its a bit of an old picture) thank you so much for the help!

 

[Ashleen]

How precious! I love my Runners! ❤

right! there the best, so cute! Do you have any bonding tips that helped you with yours?

 

[Isaac 0]

right! there the best, so cute! Do you have any bonding tips that helped you with yours?

Try sticking your hand in the brooder and filling it with feed or treats, temptation often overcomes fear and they will start eating out of your hand, make slow gestures, speak with a soft voice, try to make yourself least as threatening as possible to them, It is their nature to be afraid of anything bigger than them. It will take some time so don't get discouraged if she doesn't warm up to you after a few tries.

 

[MGG]

I found the best way to get skittish birds to take down, is to put them in a aquarium or a guinea pig cage with bars so they can see you approaching. I can't tell if yours are in a clear sided box or not, those don't have the same effect for some reason though. Anyway, my 4 week old Bobwhites who were crazy as chicks, tamed way down once I put them in the guinea pig cage. Usually they have side doors too. In a brooder box you have to reach in through the top, where in a cage you can reach through the side. Just a tip. Good luck wirh your cuties!

 

[Ashleen]

I found the best way to get skittish birds to take down, is to put them in a aquarium or a guinea pig cage with bars so they can see you approaching. I can't tell if yours are in a clear sided box or not, those don't have the same effect for some reason though. Anyway, my 4 week old Bobwhites who were crazy as chicks, tamed way down once I put them in the guinea pig cage. Usually they have side doors too. In a brooder box you have to reach in through the top, where in a cage you can reach through the side. Just a tip. Good luck wirh your cuties!

I do have a clear bin, so I defintly think that helps. He's not so much skiddish as I just want him to be as comfortable with me as possible.