I don't know the answer to your question, but I think its great that you helped the little duck. Most people wouldn't have. I do know alot of people have ducks as pets. If thats an option. What are you feeding it? min
More people with better experience with ducks should be along soon.Hi,
I would like to ask for a bit of advice really. I'm caring at present for an injured 3 week old Mallard duckling, who has suffered (infected) head and neck injuries after being attacked by a predator (probably a Herring Gull). The little one is doing fine, and I think that it will be completely back to normal in perhaps 1 to 2 weeks. Theoretically there is a good chance to reunite the little fellow with its mum and three siblings, as I know where to find them. Do you think that they (mum and siblings) would accept the duckling after they have been separated for about 1 to 2 weeks? Has somebody tried that before? Or, would it be better in your opinion (and experience) to care for the bird as long as necessary until it is ready for an "independent" release?
Many thanks,
Stephan.
I agree that the best approach is just to raise this little duckling for release by itself or with an unrelated duckling or two should you get them in. The Mamas quickly forget when one goes missing or is killed, and I suspect that a reunion attempt at this point would be less than successful. Sometimes they do remember (the Mom) but not often.
Thank you so much for helping this duckling!
Terry
Hi Mindy,I don't know the answer to your question, but I think its great that you helped the little duck. Most people wouldn't have. I do know alot of people have ducks as pets. If thats an option. What are you feeding it? min