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Eggs only realistically need to be turned during the first couple weeks or so. Mainly the first 7-10 days. Once the embryo is able to move, it's not so important. And if it makes you feel any better, I once saw a video of a guy testing the importance of it- he had two batches of eggs, one he...

I wonder if the leg grew incorrectly and the bones simply go in the wrong direction? I imagine there's hope for the little one, but I'm not sure if this can be corrected if the leg won't move. I've tagged a couple of more experienced duck keepers, perhaps they've seen this before and have some ideas

So when you gently try to move the leg, it will not budge at all? How long ago did baby hatch? Haven't seen this before. @Miss Lydia @New duck mommy 2021

Is it a drake or hen? Treating for shock can be a few things, keeping the bird warm, in a quiet dim/dark space. Vets ought to treat first for shock, and this can involve rehydrating the bird, and/or giving medication. In other cases, they may give the animal oxygen, but I believe this is only...

Are you certain you're still seeing movement? Have you seen the ducklings growing and filling more of the egg or just staying the same? No bad smells or anything from the eggs?

Really good! Wasn't expecting mine to thrive indoors but it has!! I do need to replant though, it's grown a decent amount and needs space to spread

They've known him a while now, and he's brought them food before, which they accept eagerly, then they continue running off in terror. Sprightly even hides behind me as well. 😂 For ducks who imprinted on me and met tons of people while young, they sure aren't very social... they only really like...

Why are my ducks so terrified and unhappy with my partner... enters their pen and they run into bed like bolts of lightning. I proceeded to sing them to sleep and Dougie kept one eye open while falling asleep, just to keep an eye on him.

It sounds to me like they're getting their pin feather growth and its sending a lot of blood to their wings, thus making them heavier and droopy. Can you attach photos? The bleeding could be from pecking at the pin feathers, but its hard to know for sure what's happening without pictures for...

Could be head trauma, or simply shock. Give him time to recover from the incident Did you treat him for shock? Is he eating and drinking normally?

I don't disagree with you, but they don't need to be alone either, just a slow integration may be best. I don't think rehoming would be necessary here since OP has other birds Supervising is great but can only realistically be for short periods of time for most people, a barrier between the...

I'm glad this goes okay for you, but it doesn't change the fact that it is dangerous. Hens who are not yet sexually mature are at fairly high risk when housed with drakes. Especially if there is only one other hen, as with OP's circumstances. It is out of ratio, and the drake could greatly harm...

Goodness me, what a roller coaster you've been going through, what a lot of heartbreak Is Germ all better now? River is gorgeous! I'm so sorry for the Emus you lost Congratulations on the new home, 16 acres is pretty good! Imagine all the birds you can fit in!!

About 270 miles away For a week or so

In my opinion 7 weeks is far too young to be put out with a drake, she isn't sexually mature yet, and if he is too aggressive he could harm her badly. Unfortunately this situation is difficult, because she is already imprinted and raised with humans, transitioning outdoors with her own kind is...