Why are my ducklings so skittish?

[FernbergFarms]

Anyone know about the tuft of feathers..?

 

[chickens really]

The tuft is a crest. It's a deformity. It generally is on the head but can be anywhere on the body.
Wait a few weeks. By 5 to 8 weeks depending on the breed the hens quack really loud.
Certain breeds are more skittish than other. Heard training helps to get them back to bed daily.

 

[FernbergFarms]

So this crest will make them louder? Can the crest help tell if they are female or male? When I picked them up the ppl who gave them to me said they were a ‘variety’ breed and they were unsexed

 

[chickens really]

So this crest will make them louder? Can the crest help tell if they are female or male? When I picked them up the ppl who gave them to me said they were a ‘variety’ breed and they were unsexed

No...The crest is a deformity. Won't make them louder. Being a Hen makes them louder.

 

[DucksNchickenss]

And what are good duck treats ? Does anyone know?

My ducks loooove bananas

 

[FernbergFarms]

Hey, could this be a
Muscovy duck? They said my ducklings were mixed varieties and I noticed a slight lime from its bill to its eye. What do you think? Sorry this is my first time with ducklings and I have so many questions!

 

[NuggetTheChicken]

Hey, could this be a
Muscovy duck? They said my ducklings were mixed varieties and I noticed a slight lime from its bill to its eye. What do you think? Sorry this is my first time with ducklings and I have so many questions! View attachment 2135933View attachment 2135935

Nope, just looks like a normal pekin duckling. Cute!

 

[FernbergFarms]

Okay! The spot keeps getting bigger. But this is normal? Ikr they are adorable!

 

[NuggetTheChicken]

Just some fuzz coming off. When they feather out, it should be fine. Enjoy them while they are small. They grow up too fast!

 

[viennaproto]

Hello there, new duck Mamma!! You seem to be doing a great job with these babies. I would really suggest cleaning out their brooder and putting new bedding in though. Leaving it all wet and gross like that can lead to lots of problems such as bumble foot and bacterial growth. Their bedding should be changed and thoroughly cleaned out out one maybe even twice a day.
In regards to making them less skittish, I would suggest sitting in a small bathroom with your legs crossed and let them come to you. Have treats on deck so you can reward them every time they get closer to you. Never make super sudden movements as ducklings are skittish animals to begin with.