Some dogs really want the duck in a bad way. Caution for the duck in those situations. We have a dog, so I think instincts would say "no" to a duck. Your Kuacky is very blessed to have you! Virtue Creations: no u just have to start hanging out with it more often and don't leave tht duck out of ur site to long! We found a baby duckling just days old. We desparately want another. I am going to the lake where we found him looking for another runt or unwanted duckling.
I just loved him. It was the most rewarding experience for our family. We miss you Sweet Pea. Gosh, I never knew anybody who had a pet duck until I found you! I LOVE ducks Does the duck quack a lot when it's hungry?
Every year we get two ducks that come to our pool and the female duck ends up laying about 8 eggs. Last year she laid 10 and unfortunately they all died crows then she came back a month later and laid another 8. One had died just out of the egg and the other 7 were swimming in the pool..
I was on my way to work when I saw them in the pool and thought this time I would save at least one as every year for 8 years I watched them die.
So I took the smallest Duckling that was obviously not going to make it as he was the runt. I noticed that he kept swimming by himself and away from his pack but would go back not and then. He was very adventurous Unfortunately the other 6 ducklings died so I am glad I kept mine.
I named him Waddle He was only maybe 1 or 2 hours old I kept Waddle in the shower recess inside my cat's carry container. Rushed down to the pet store and bought Chick Starter Feed I placed a hot water bottle on top of a face washer and then put an old t shirt on top of that. The water bottle had a fur covering but I didn't want it to get poop on it I put waddle on top of that and covered him with half the t shirt.
When I came home I was nervous as I hoped he had survived Well he did and now he's 6 weeks old and a fully grown wild duck. His wing feathers are almost formed but still need to grow. Waddle followed me everywhere and would snuggle next to my feet when I sat on the lounge..
I would hold him and sometimes he'd snuggle next to me when I was lying down. My cat Adonis got very jealous but has since accepted Waddle and they now play together Waddle taught himself to duck dive, forage in the garden, eat insects, preen himself and basically survive as I was told it is very hard to rear a baby duckling on it's own.
Maybe because I was always home and gave Waddle lots of attention he did. When I had friends over he was handled and cuddled by everyone.
One day I took him for his regular daily swim in the pool and there were 4 young girls. Waddle was playing with them and swimming to each one As he got older at around 5 weeks old he started running away from me when I went near him.
I was told that wild ducks have a natural instinct to do this and eventually they will fly off I am supposed to take him to a wild life carer who has a pack of ducks she will release soon. I am sad and not sure if I really want to do this but I guess it would be best that he integrates with his own type. Not sure if he has imprinted on me and my cat but only when I take him to this carer will I know.
If he frets in any way or doesn't fit in I will ask the carer to let me know and I will take him back as he has become part of my family I can't believe how attached I am to this gorgeous black duck I think they make wonderful pets and getting a diaper or make my own would make the poop bit so much easier to live with I would like to have a duck as a companion to live indoors but unfortinately the family does not agree with me, thinking the very notion ridiculous and disgusting.
Late summer our muscovy ducks' eggs were hatching, and like every hatching times there are casualties because our girls are not exactly good at caring for their young. Many die. As it were, it was agreed that we check up on the ducks regularly to make sure the ducklings have not been abandoned or left to drown.
I found one duckling that I believed was dead because he was very stiff and cold. But the most amazing thing happened! When I was digging a hole to bury him, he was in my pocket at the time and perhaps the warmth of my jumper revived him or some other miracle happened for he had uttered a faint "peeping" sound.
I was shocked that he was alive, and I soon compsoed myself and took him inside to sit in front of a lamp to warm him up effectively and asap. As the day progressed I watched him slowly revive but his neck was always jutting at a strange angle. I thought there was something wrong with him but I didn't know what to do. My parents were away at the time and I was debating wether I should give him back to the girls or keep him indoors because I believed he would have a better chance of survival.
After I did my chores however and by the afternoon he was very much alive, but his neck was still held in an odd way. In his presence I mused to myself on what I should do, it was pretty warm now so the lamp was switched off and he was placed on old clothes on my bed, surrounded by old teddies because I thought he could snuggle to them.
My parents returned home late and I forgot about him for a bit, I went to bed and the duckling was still snuggled in the teddies, so I didn't notice him. In the morning he was snuggled up against me - good thing I don't move much in my sleep! I believed he became imprinted on me for he liked my company and voice.
His neck had also seemed to have cured and I was thankful for that. I told my parents about the scenario and they were glad that he survived but wanted him returned to the pen. At first he kept following me out but we had to get him back in tune with his own kind and 3 days later he was imprinted back to ducks. It was a bittersweet time for me, the short bond we shared was amazing, but it was good that he learned he was a duck and grew into a healthy, large drake.
Also sad, because we ate him when he reached maturity. I always wanted to experience that bond again, but I don't know if I ever will have the chance. A friend of my daughter's had a pet duck that lived in the house. This duck did not have diapers or potty trained. Great lens. Blessed by an April Fools angel. See this featured on my April Fools Angel Blessing lens as soon as it is published.
Your blessing is coming first. She has a profile on here, but she sells the harnesses through Etsy, her profile on their is called Party Fowl. What kind of ducks do you have? Diamond88 Songster 7 Years. Apr 25, 24 Chicago. Ducks are fun pets but unfortunately they can't "hold it," so you can't potty train them. If you want to keep your duck inside, you'll have to designate an area of the house for your duck to run free and poop as he pleases. I put tarps down on the floor, and every couple days I hose them down.
Nettie makes great diapers that I'd highly recommend for when you're letting your duck explore other parts of the house. One thing to consider is that ducks get lonely very easily, so if you work or go to school, you might want to think about bringing another duck inside so that your duck has someone to socialize with when you're not around. DinkyD Hatching. Dec 26, 1 0 6.
Hi Everyone, I'm new to this duck thing. City girl now living in rural Australian and have been fostering a Bantam duckling. Finally has all his feathers but want to keep him and have him come and go into the house. Can someone please let me know how to contact the lady Nettie who can sell me a diaper harness. He's beautiful and full of spirit even though he was the runt and I love him dearly. So if anyone can help it would be most appreciated.
Most of my friends think I'm crazy already so may as well prove them right and adopt a duck. Thans for your time and I look forward to any replys. Crazy is underappreciated. I sent you a private message. DinkyD -. Last edited: Dec 26, Post reply. Insert quotes…. Similar threads B. Broodmaster Nov 4, Ducks 2 3. Replies 23 Views Monday at AM WVduckchick. Wild and Domestic Duck Laying. Kingbobkingdom Oct 24, Ducks. Replies 2 Views Oct 24, Kingbobkingdom.
Hatching ducklings with a young mom. EdgeofAsheville Oct 31, Ducks. Replies 4 Views Monday at AM igorsMistress. Not only that, but this plant thrives when cut to the ground times a year. Plus its roots go deeper then my fruit trees roots can go, and pulls up minerals for my fruit tree… its really pretty awesome.
I had been told that ducks love this plant. My fruit tree production would go up from their manure, plus the ducks are getting a super high protein feed to boost their egg production. So I gave it a go.
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