Duck Chat withdrawal ....

[Shawluvsbirds]

well crap! This was the chart I went by. But I'm not sure where to find the right feed. There's so many different opinions out there. My local MFA suggested just feeding chicken scratch. Idk if thats a good idea! They have been eating a lot of worms since we have had so much rain here. I don't know if I am gonna be able to get him wrapped or not. Have tried three times today with no success. I'm sure I just don't know what I'm doing but he is having no part of it and flipping out so bad its nearly impossible to keep it in place long enough to get it around him. When I thought I had it it was restricting his ability to walk and he kept falling over on his side. I finally gave up he was getting so stressed. Tried the elastic band from the middle of a sock still couldn't walk with it on and flopped around till it slid off. This is torture!

 

[Shawluvsbirds]

I have a great idea how to fix it...but it would have permanent angel wings...[/QUOTE
That wasn't nice by the way lol.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I don't know what to tell you, angel wing isn't a death sentence just cosmetic so if you don't think you can get it wrapped just let it grow out and then trim the feathers once they all grow in. It would be best to get it done now but It sure can be a pain to keep trying and stress him and you out.

 

[Duluthralphie]

What I know about ducks is about a thimble or less of knowledge..

But did it happen to get into or have access to the chickens oyster shells?

 

[Miss Lydia]

What I know about ducks is about a thimble or less of knowledge..

But did it happen to get into or have access to the chickens oyster shells?

Who?

and finally you gave an honest answer!!

 

[Shawluvsbirds]

I don't know what to tell you, angel wing isn't a death sentence just cosmetic so if you don't think you can get it wrapped just let it grow out and then trim the feathers once they all grow in. It would be best to get it done now but It sure can be a pain to keep trying and stress him and you out.

Thanks Lydia. Will be keeping this duck so if he is an odd one that's OK. Going to try the panty hose in a bit and see if we can get that to work. Just want to avoid any mistakes I could be making for my next hatch they will have to be sold. wish I could keep them all !

 

[Shawluvsbirds]

What I know about ducks is about a thimble or less of knowledge..

But did it happen to get into or have access to the chickens oyster shells?

Nope. Don't have chickens yet. I don't feed treats either just what they can get in the yard. Maybe its a genetic thing. This one was born about 48 hours earlier than the other two so eat the game bird show bird feed for a day or so longer than the other two. I think it was 28% protein. That's the only thing different I can think of.

 

[Miss Lydia]

This is what it should look like.

But I'd think about maybe not using this one in a breeding program only because they also say angel wing maybe inherited so you may pass this on to future ducklings.

 

[Bills Vs Beaks]

DUCK PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!
Anybody know me?
Ive stalked this thread since the beginning. I wasnt gonna join BYH, and just be patient, till I saw this

View attachment 33166This is what it should look like.

But I'd think about maybe not using this one in a breeding program only because they also say angel wing maybe inherited so you may pass this on to future ducklings.

And I just thought: POODLE DUCK!

 

[Duckling and Spider]

DUCK PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!
Anybody know me?
Ive stalked this thread since the beginning. I wasnt gonna join till I saw this


And I just thought: POODLE DUCK!