ems123 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Yesterday i got my ducks a campbell and a minature silver apple yard but minatur silver apple yards can fly an as it is only a week old and has never been with its mum i wondered does the mum teach her duck to fly i hope she does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I'm sure it's an instinctive thing and she won't need her mother to show her how to fly.She will do all the usual duck things. Battery hens have never known a mother or seen the outside but as soon as they are rescued they do all the normal chickeny things. Have you got a book on rearing ducks? - could you borrow one from the library if not? There will be a lot of information which should help. You could also check on the Practical Poultry forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 You will defintely know if it will fly as it will flap madly like a nervous flap but not for a few weeks yet. Doesnt need a mum to teach it instinct will kick in. Good luck indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
