new baby

Ok, must be one of those months because now I to have a new little baby in need. My brother and his friend were out for a walk and came across a little baby duck all alone in the road. If that isnt bad enough, the poor little guy seems to have a cut of some sort on its neck. Everyone is thinking bite, but we are not sure. If it is a bite, the little puff ball is very lucky, because it doesnt seem to have hit any blood veins. But the bite is bad enough that I will be searching around for a vet to take a look at it. My father says that in this area, I prolly wont be able to find someone willing to do anything but put it down. I still plan on calling around anyways. Another thing he told me, is that ducks can't be put on any meds. I will be looking into that to (not that I dont beleive him)
The little baby has to be only a couple days old, because it still has the mark of its horn (they are born with to help them get out of their shells). Right now its in a huge tupperware box at the end of the bed. It has some grass and water. Our biggest fear is it stressing out. Because it is wild, there is a chance that it will beat its self to death trying to get out. It is a sleep right now and if the poor thing starts acting like a normal baby its age, I will post up some pictures. And maybe we can all figure out what breed of duck the little on is. I am pretty sure it might be a wood duck. If it is a wood duck that might be another reason for its "cut". Wood ducks are born in the trees, so it could of fell out, and that would also give reason why my brother couldnt find its mother. Ducks are very loyal mothers.
I will be stopping by a farm feed store tomorrow to get some food.

Aren't you just the wild baby mother? I hope that the duck pulls through...I'm on the wild baby team at Tufts, too bad you don't live here, Tufts always takes in babies and gives them a chance...what do baby ducks eat in the wild?? And as far as stress, have you covered the box with a sheet or something to keep it dark? I always heard that covering up wildlife to keep light and sights of people out keeps their stress lower...maybe you know all this, seeing as how all the wildlife find you! Anyway, good luck, I'll be thinking about the little guy

I have set up the box its in just like I used to set them up when I raised baby ducks... I even used to have some wood ducks, which upon some web surfing I have desided I am 99% sure its a wood duck... the 1% is because its head doen't have the right marking, but that can change because of its age... It might be too younge to even have the facial markings... might even be a mixed breed... although rare in the wild.

Will keep you guys posted

Good luck with the little guy!!!! Please keep us posted with how he does

Update

Not looking good guys... the poor little guy wont stop trying to jumo out of the box. This is what I was worried about, if he doesnt stop he will wear him self to death.
What maked it sad is that he has the spirt to live... but his spirt is what is going to kill him.....
well I will update you in the morning to let you know if he makes and how he is doing. Its a shame because they really are a beautiful breed of duck.

DRAKE (male):


HEN (female):

I'll be thinking about the poor little guy, but best of luck to you.

Awww poor little guy! ill be thinking about him. Crossing my fingers as well for him too! ..

Well guys he servived the night.... and kept me up all night too. And no not from worry either, the fluff ball didnt give me time to be worried. Not when his loud peeping kept me up ALL nite LOL... no I am not mad, but *yawn* I am a little tired now.
I will be calling around to the local vets to see what can be done about the little guys neck. I will keep you guys posted

Oh, and sence we all seem to be on a name kick.... any ideas for the little fluff ball?


ps- I got a picture of him, now that he is a little ball of energy. I will post it when I get home.

I'm so glad that he survived the night, sorry he kept you up all night tho'. Keep us informed on how he's doing. Good luck to you both.

sooo glad he made it through the night. Well done u x

Ok... through MANY calls I am being told that what I am doing now is the way to go.... because it is a wild born duck and because the wound isnt bleeding and it isn't deep, she is going to worry about it to eatting first... So, I will be stopping by a feed store to get what is called starter feed and we will see from there.

Pictures!!!


"Just chillin... you should of saw me splashing around"


"like my pretty spots?"


"hmm, think I hear her coming...."


"yup, I was right... dont you see me sleeping here woman!"

Awwww There Sooooo Cute!!!!!! I want one

awww what a cutie! hmmmm names... names.... i have no names lol... oh wait heres some:

Azurro
Abina
Alessio

thats all i got.

Heres some names....i like unique names that u dont always hear so sry for the unusualy names lol
Fernando
Daisy...not to different
Fonzie
Tonto
Mork
Reno...e pronounced as in sheep

He is so beautiful, how can you get upset with him for keeping you up. Such a little fluff ball.

How's he doing today.

well tonight he is doing a lot better... at letting me sleep
He is drinking a lot, but doesn't seem to be eatting anything yet. But it is being playful, is drinking reguarly and bathing/preening. The place I stopped at didnt have the starter food, so I am leaving work early today to check another place.
Cricket on the other hand wants to know where the crazy peeping noise is coming from... so, of course, she peeps right back at it

I love those spots. He sure does seem pretty tiny. Especially when you have him in that little tupperware bowl

Oh great! Long after this baby grows up you are going to hear the peeping of a
baby duck!

Soon Cricket will be able to make duck sounds!!! That will be fun. Glad to hear this little guy is doing good. Have you come up with any names yet?