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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 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.