This is my duck, Sandy. Before I had two ducks, him and Mandy, but a CAT got Mandy. I'm very sad because of it by the way


He has brown and yellow "furs", pink bill, and orange legs.

Now I have few questions and I hope you all will help me on these

1. What kind of duck is mine?
2. What time he will learn to swim? Because he don't seem to like water in this age
3. I feed him rice, boiled frozen corns, tomatoes, greens, chick starter, and sometimes boiled egg. Am I giving him the right food? Or too much? I looked on the internet and I found out that it's ok, but my ducks seems like he don't like rice much.
4. My duck's droppings are watery, is that normal?
5. Lately my duck like to scratch on his face alot and lose some furs around his neck, is he OK? Should I take him to the vet or is there any medication I can give to him?
6. Are they happy when we pet them?
7. What if I am getting a puppy, a Golden Retriever, will they get along?
8. When will he response when I call his name?
9. Is it OK to clip duck's nails?
10. Do you think I need to get him a company? Will he be stressed if I keep him alone?

That is a lot of questions. Please don't be mad and saying that I didn't do a research before I got them. I did, but I need "experts" opinion.

I love my duckling Sandy so much and I want to make him feel safe, happy, and comfortable with me.

Thanks. I hope I get any response A.S.A.P

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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

if you need anymore help just ask

Stuart-Aus

Thank you very much!

Still wondering why Sandy don't like swimming

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Sandy will like swimming as he gets older. Once his adult feathers come through you probably won't get him out of the water.

Chick crumbs at this stage are the best main food for ducklings with other green stuff foods as well as earth worms and slugs (they go mad for worms!) as treats or supplements. You can also offer Koi Carp pellets as a treat. Another good idea is to grate cuttle fish bone over their feed at least once a week to help with calcium.

Ducks are happier kept in pairs or small groups. However if you have two drakes you have to watch out for fighting!

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