Severe Case Of Ruptured Air Sac(s) - July 14, 2005

[Rockie]

Hi Terry,

I have mallard ducks w/babies in my swimming pool (we keep the pool cover on because they have returned every year for the past 4 yrs).

I also tried feeding the pellets and nobody ate them. Other than any vegetation on the property, they seem to mostly go for the cracked corn I put out. I was wondering, is it a good or bad idea to throw fresh spinach leaves into the pool?

On a separate note...thanks for all you do...you're an inspiration for me to hang in there when I get so overwhelmed.

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by Rockie

I was wondering, is it a good or bad idea to throw fresh spinach leaves into the pool?

Almost all ducks love to gobble up fresh greens from the water. I think it's fine.

Terry

[pdpbison]

...oh, and 'Misu'...I used to put small globs of Misu in her feed tray, and she liked it.

And certainly Fresh greens, yes, whether torn into small pieces or what...it can be hard for the young ones to brouse on full leaves that are not attetches to anything, since it is hard for them then to tear of comfortable sizes to swallow.

I fed mine quite a bit of Cilantro and Watrecress and occasional Parsely or Italian Parsely, and I stripped the little leaves from the stems for her on any of those...also various kinds of small Sprouts...sprouted Grains, bean Sprouts and so on...


Phil
Las Vegas

[Pigeon-girl1988]

I feed mine layer pellets i know it's not the best but thats all they have at my feedstore besides scratch. I never feed them scratch or seeds as my male pekin has a severe weight problem. I also have a crested duck her name is Fiona and she is blind in one eye. She is very sweet and loves all people heck she thinks she is a person. I have 4 ducks in all 1 white pekin, his two daughters (white pekins x blue swedish) they are both black and white and look like they are wearing tuxedos, and 1 crested rouen. One of my black and white girls layed her first egg this morning I was sooo exited as she had a rough start in life, she was attacked by my dog and almost died she now has a permanant limp but is very happy. Sorry to ramble on and on about my ducks but I love them very much.

[TAWhatley]

Hey Pigeon Girl .. I'm glad you love your ducks .. I love mine too. Here's a good site for duck info including nutrition: http://www.metzerfarms.com.

Terry

[pdpbison]

...oh...and Blackberries...and Rasberries...she liked fresh ones best, but frozen and thowed were also enjoyed...

I think that about covers what I used to feed mine...

(...and what I generally was feeding me too...Lol..)

I think 'green' Seeds, Seeds not dried yet...are something they brouse in the Wild...


Phil
Las Vegas

[Lady Tarheel]

Hi Terry, I don't know how I missed this when you first posted the pictures but I'm glad I found it today. The pictures of your little ducks are so cute (I put one of the shots on my desktop this morning and it looks good) and I was happy to read that the little sparrow got ok.

You truly are a super moderator. I so enjoy all your posts although how you find the time to help all of us out I'll never know. I am also curious if you are familiar with a well known rehabber in the Charlotte, NC area (first) named Lessie. I do not personally know her but have studied many of her writings and followed her advice. She was the person who told us that little wrens can't tolerate cornstarch and put our group onto the Passerine diets. It sure helped, not only with the wrens but sometimes if a baby pigeon seemed sickly I would mix some in with the Exact. She, like you, seems to be a remarkable lady.

Again, many thanks. Maggie

[TAWhatley]

Hi Maggie,

I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. There are few things in this world that are cuter or more precious than a fuzzy little duckling!

I don't recognize the name, Lessie, from anywhere .. sounds like a wonderful wildlife rehabber though.

Terry