welsh sarah Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 hi i am a chicken keeper so very limited duck knowledge. a baby malard (very young) was found by a young boy it was lost. i have taken it and for him but dont know what to do with it next please advice i have a broody lamp so should i put it under there sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) http://www.carolinecrockeroriginals.co.uk/sheldon_pages/handy_hints_for_raising_duckling.htm http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=TNnf6FbDWZ8C&pg=PA191&lpg=PA191&dq=ducklings+mixed+corn&source=bl&ots=jH015ttY_G&sig=N8yesCXckpTVOTtd012BZOoiMvE&hl=en&ei=Xcb-Sfe6IcrMjAeAoPivAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2 and ring the RSPB/RSPCA to see if they can point you in the direction of a local sanctuary who might be able to take it off your hands. I'd keep it warm, make sure it has water and try giving it some mash/pellets or mixed corn. Have you got any chick crumbs? Edited May 4, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh sarah Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 i have kept it warm i will get some chick crumbs later sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Hi just posted you a response What a shame it was not left as its mother may have been around or is it the motorway??Why was it removed? Depends how big but I expect it is small?? Any pic ?? to age it..? I just think its going to be small Treat it like a chicken foodwise but if you try to unite it with other mallards ducklings but wont be accepted by her. She will kill it See if you can find its mother if possible??? indie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh sarah Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 thanks for your help indie i dont know where the boy found it or how long he had it, he did look for mum though. anyway as posted on chickens, the poor little thing died. thanks again sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'll lock this thread as there are two running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
