1.Not sure what breed.
2.Duckling can swim by day 2.
3.You can buy duckling crumbles or chick starter as a main food and other foods as a supliment.
4.Yes duck droppings are watery.
5.Not sure about this one but make sure he has always clean fresh water that he can put his hole head in.
6.Mine dont really mind being patted the seem to settle down when i do but they dislike being touched on the head.
7.Never trust a dog with any bird.
8.Yes if you give him treat (bread works well) when you cal his name he will sonn learn to come when called.
9.Yes but be carefull the you dont cut too far.
10.Yes you will need to get him company.

Also the ''fur'' is called down just so you no

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Stuart-Aus