How do I identify a baby duck?
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We live on a small lake and have watched a mother mallard raise a family of five ducklings this summer. Today, one of the ducklings brought a fish into the yard and tried to eat it.
Question by Mrs.R: How do I identify a baby duck?
I rescued a very small/young wild baby duck who was washed over the falls and far away from its mother. How do I identify it’s type and how do I find local help in how to care for it until it is big enough to be released? I just want to do the right thing to help it survive—it is absolutely darling and sleeps when I hold it gently and warm it up!
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Ducklings can be hard to tell apart, but you might want to call a local wildlife rehabilitator to take it. If you decide to keep it you’ll need to provide it plenty of warmth, with either a hot water bottle or a heat lamp, as well as water and some duckling or chick mash that you can get at a feed store.
Ducks are pretty easy to raise. Poor baby.
Chicken in Black
April 30, 2013 at 11:19 pm
All duck chicks require the same basic care.If you are going to keep it go and buy some commercial chick starter.Be sure to keep it warm.The following website should be able to answer any other questions you may have.
John F
April 30, 2013 at 11:28 pm