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So am I! They still seem to be a normal weight, but I'll absolutely keep a close eye on them. Good to know, hopefully they'll return to normal VERY soon. Thank you, I'll definitely try treats! Perhaps so. I hope they'll take treats, since I've never really introduced them to peas. Thank...

I'm glad to report that the remaining two drakes, Sterling and Mr. HandsomePants, are recovering nicely. Only thing that concerns me is they don't seem to be eating very much. Is this normal? Thank you all so much for your support through this! ~Alex

Thank you all so much for the love, prayers,and wonderful help. I can't believe how someone could be so heartless and cruel. Leaving a hurt-but-still-living bird in the middle of the road for another driver to hit is just sickening. I will definitely wrap the wing, and we might have some...

Oh goodness, this is probably one of the worst things that's happened yet. Our five Mallard drakes must've strayed out to the road while we were busy getting our pond up and running, and some idiot came by and hit every single one of them. One smashed in the road, one dead out in the field with...

Thank you so much! Like I said to someone else, I almost feel like I hatched them myself, that's how proud I am. ~Alex

For all those who gave me advice a few days ago, lookie what we've got this morning! 3 lovely Mallard ducklings, and I think one more on the way. Celine did a fabulous job incubating considering this is her first brood of duckies. And the best part is watching babies and mommy snuggling...

You're so welcome, and thank you! ~Alex

Awwwww!!!!! Thanks so much, and big hugzers to you all! I'm truly honored to be thought of as a BYC friend. Congratulations, @Ren2014 and @Miss Lydia ! You both are gifts to this wonderful community. ~Alex

@MandyJ , I totally understand where you're coming from! Sometimes my drake frustrates the living daylights out of me, but he's not mine to do with what I want, so..... If it were up to me, he wouldn't be here! You've got that right! The broody thinks she is required to remove my skin in...

You are so sweet, thanks! :D I'll be sure to share pictures when they hatch. You need to get a drake, because duck math is just waiting to be fulfilled! ;) Okay, I'll try to squeeze back in the corner to where she built her nest and set up a waterer and feeder. :) Wish me the best in...

Thank you, Miss Lydia! I had been wondering about the drake and whether he might harm the babies. Would a large dog cage work to house mommy and ducklings? I've got a rooster taking up residence in it at the moment, so he'll have to go. ;) ~Alex

I've got ducklings getting ready to hatch soon from under a broody, and I was wondering if there's anything special I should be doing? I'm completely new to this, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. :) Thanks! ~Alex

Thank you so much! She's actually doing much better today, thank God! ~Alex

Good and bad news: The good news is that I uncovered nothing by looking her legs and webbies over. The bad news is, what else could be causing her condition? I'm stumped. ~Alex

I haven't, to be honest. Will be checking after supper. Pretty sure I got a pretty lil' green egg today from her.... Alright, we'll see what I find after an examination. Thank you all so much! ~Alex

Celine does start to walk normally when we approach her, since she's not too keen on people and is interested in getting away. Then, she gradually starts sagging again the longer she waddles along. I'll try putting her in the pond to see what she does. Thanks for the suggestion! ~Alex

Hey, guys, sorry for yet ANOTHER question concerning the same duck! As I was preparing to mow the yard today, I noticed that one of my Mallard girls is "walking" (rather, dragging herself along) oddly. Any idea what might be causing this? She seems to be okay otherwise; eating, drinking, and...

Come to think of it, she hasn't yet. Everyone else has molted besides her. Thank you so much for reminding me of that! Poor guy! Perhaps our ducks need a little tutelage on how to properly self-groom. -Alex

As funny as this may sound, have any of you duck experts ever had a "Slovenly Duck"? I don't just mean a messmaker (all ducks are rather messy, after all ), but VERY low personal hygiene. Celine, one of our two Mallard girls, fits into this weird category when her 8 duckmates have extremely...

Two of my Mallards, Sapphira and Marshall, after a water break. In case you can't tell, they're asking for more. Too cute! -Alexandra33