Duck update

[velessa]

So far the ducks are doing fine. I've read up on taking care of ducklings online from as many places as I could find, and I think they'll be okay. This morning I tore up some lettuce for their breakfast and they gobbled that down. Then I called around feed stores trying to find waterfowl starter for them...no one seemed to have any, so I bought pheasant food instead which I'm told will work (apparently they can have feed meant for wild bird species but not chicken feed because it will stunt their wings).

Judging against developmental pictures of other ducks I've seen online, I think these ducks are only around 1-2 weeks old. I'm keeping them out of the pool for now because they have to be watched and then dried off, so in the meantime they're sleeping in a towel and just getting their food and water out of dishes. I think they may even be getting more used to people; they're not all terrified and trying to run away peeping loudly as much as they were yesterday. The big one even takes food out of my hand sometimes!

What should I call them? Maybe Eiji and Ooishi because they literally are a "golden pair" *snicker*

Comments

[hitode.livejournal.com]

That would be way too cute. ^_^ Although I'm partail to Yagyuu and Nioh myself.

[velessa.livejournal.com]

Hmm, I don't know those names...who are they?

[hitode.livejournal.com]

They're the doubles 1 pair from Rikkai.

[velessa.livejournal.com]

Ah, that explains it. I can't remember the names of almost all the rivals, there are just waaaay too many of them ^^;;

Duck Caring Tips

[sipdeek.livejournal.com]

Hey hey!

So! It's mom that raised them as a kid and she said they used to feed them cooked corn kernels, and chicken feed mixed with cooked rice to make it moist and easier to eat.

*nodsnods*

Hope that helps!

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Re: Duck Caring Tips

[velessa.livejournal.com]

Well I don't have any corn, but they seem to like the pheasant feed mush and lettuce just fine :)

Re: Duck Caring Tips

[sipdeek.livejournal.com]

Hmm.....you could buy some canned corn kernels. I think we donated our cans already, otherwise I'd volunteer them. *l*

Btw, I should be there Sat for SOME of the time, hopefully. If I do manage to drop by I'll be bringing your scouvenir from China. *l*

Oooh! I may finally get to see your new truck! *g*

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