FirstTimeDuck
Hatching
- May 6, 2024
- 1
- 1
- 4
Hello !
I’ve stumbled upon this website while searching for some advice on what to do in my situation. I want to start with some background info before I discuss the scenario I’m in. I live around a large body of water and the neighbors from across the pond bought ducks from tractor supply about 3 years ago and once they were mature released them. I’ve fed them so much that they swim over to me just by whistling and even eat out of my hand and sit by me. This past spring I’ve noticed one female being bullied and aggressively mated with the males. One of her eyes is really messed up and the other isn’t much better, so she has a very hard time seeing. I also believe she’s recently been attacked by another animal in the area, as her neck and head are raw. I’ve tried to nurse her and release her back to the flock, but these males are relentless and bullied her out yet again. I currently have a make shift pen in my yard for her, but don’t know what to do. How can I help her heal ? Is she okay to be isolated in the pen ? What do I do since I can’t release her ? Just as reference l’m a senior in college and have no idea what the hell I’m doing. Any advice on a more appropriate pen and path to recovery ? I just want what’s best for her. I’ve also noticed the flock has split off into 2 groups, with one group consisting of 2 females and 2 males (which has another injured female). Should I take in that flock and add the original duck with them ?
Thanks !
I’ve stumbled upon this website while searching for some advice on what to do in my situation. I want to start with some background info before I discuss the scenario I’m in. I live around a large body of water and the neighbors from across the pond bought ducks from tractor supply about 3 years ago and once they were mature released them. I’ve fed them so much that they swim over to me just by whistling and even eat out of my hand and sit by me. This past spring I’ve noticed one female being bullied and aggressively mated with the males. One of her eyes is really messed up and the other isn’t much better, so she has a very hard time seeing. I also believe she’s recently been attacked by another animal in the area, as her neck and head are raw. I’ve tried to nurse her and release her back to the flock, but these males are relentless and bullied her out yet again. I currently have a make shift pen in my yard for her, but don’t know what to do. How can I help her heal ? Is she okay to be isolated in the pen ? What do I do since I can’t release her ? Just as reference l’m a senior in college and have no idea what the hell I’m doing. Any advice on a more appropriate pen and path to recovery ? I just want what’s best for her. I’ve also noticed the flock has split off into 2 groups, with one group consisting of 2 females and 2 males (which has another injured female). Should I take in that flock and add the original duck with them ?
Thanks !