Subscriber nudge+ Posted June 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Devil said: Say hello to Baby Waddle. Still not walking, we're concerned he has something wrong with his legs. Such a cutie... Isn't he walking at all? Like, not even trying, or his legs doesn't seem to support him when he does? Is his nutrition good enough? No deficiencies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted June 12, 2021 Moderator Share Posted June 12, 2021 I am now emotionally invested in the fate of this duckling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted June 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted June 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Devil said: Say hello to Baby Waddle. Still not walking, we're concerned he has something wrong with his legs. Ducklings & Niacin - The Cape Coop @nudge might just be right and I showed the wife who loves ducks and she fell in love with it but said a baby duck like any other animal needs a mothers touch so maybe there must be a place near you with ducks, male and female who can guide the wee chick along at its early stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Have you bought pancakes and soy sauce yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 5 hours ago, nudge said: Such a cutie... Isn't he walking at all? Like, not even trying, or his legs doesn't seem to support him when he does? Is his nutrition good enough? No deficiencies? 4 hours ago, CaaC (John) said: Ducklings & Niacin - The Cape Coop @nudge might just be right and I showed the wife who loves ducks and she fell in love with it but said a baby duck like any other animal needs a mothers touch so maybe there must be a place near you with ducks, male and female who can guide the wee chick along at its early stages. Spoken with a Duck expert and he's not that concerned about him not walking yet, it can take a few days before they get the strength to walk. He's currently causing loads of trouble in our house, everyone wants to hold him and I'm just not getting involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Devil said: Spoken with a Duck expert and he's not that concerned about him not walking yet, it can take a few days before they get the strength to walk. He's currently causing loads of trouble in our house, everyone wants to hold him and I'm just not getting involved. A Ducktor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Whiskey said: A Ducktor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 Great news, Waddle has made fantastic progress, he's gained confidence and is walking and feeding himself from his feeding stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted June 14, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Devil said: Great news, Waddle has made fantastic progress, he's gained confidence and is walking and feeding himself from his feeding stations. The wife (and me) said pics please, and NO, we are not Mr & Mrs @MUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: The wife (and me) said pics please, and NO, we are not Mr & Mrs @MUFC I'm at work mate so I will post some later. He's taken a liking to my youngest daughter and loves following her around the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted June 14, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Devil said: He's taken a liking to my youngest daughter and loves following her around the house. Lol, told the wife that and she said the duck more than likely thinks she is his/her mother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: Lol, told the wife that and she said the duck more than likely thinks she is his/her mother Yeah, that's called imprinting. As you can imagine she's given him/her an awful lot of attention over the last 48 hours so I'm hardly surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 Greedy bugger.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, Devil said: Greedy bugger.... Beef him up and you will get plenty of pate out of it later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted June 14, 2021 Administrator Share Posted June 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Beef him up and you will get plenty of pate out of it later... @CaaC (John) will be eyeing it up for one of his delicious dinners... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted June 14, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2021 49 minutes ago, Stan said: @CaaC (John) will be eyeing it up for one of his delicious dinners... Don't think so, the wife would kick the shite out of me, she won't eat chicken, duck etc and she has a load of duck ornaments around this lounge, she was bought up on a countryside farm with animals and she had pet ducks etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted June 14, 2021 Administrator Share Posted June 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: Don't think so, the wife would kick the shite out of me, she won't eat chicken, duck etc and she has a load of duck ornaments around this lounge, she was bought up on a countryside farm with animals and she had pet ducks etc. I said your dinner, not hers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted June 18, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted June 18, 2021 How is the wee man getting on, the wife was asking (and me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Currently living in this rabbit hutch in my extension but he's gonna have a space in the garden or he will have to go to a bird sanctuary. Going to be hard to part with him to be fair, the kids love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted June 18, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted June 18, 2021 4 hours ago, Devil said: Currently living in this rabbit hutch in my extension but he's gonna have a space in the garden or he will have to go to a bird sanctuary. Going to be hard to part with him to be fair, the kids love him. Bird sanctuary? How come? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted June 18, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted June 18, 2021 30 minutes ago, nudge said: Bird sanctuary? How come? More than likely he is thinking about a duck pond with other ducks around the wee fella, mother & father ducks with other baby chicks. Me and the wife's dream was if we ever won the lottery would buy a bungalow somewhere in the country and have a big garden and build a big duck pond with ducks, geese, swans etc, but that is only a dream, sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted June 18, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted June 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: More than likely he is thinking about a duck pond with other ducks around the wee fella, mother & father ducks with other baby chicks. Me and the wife's dream was if we ever won the lottery would buy a bungalow somewhere in the country and have a big garden and build a big duck pond with ducks, geese, swans etc, but that is only a dream, sigh. The way I understood it, he's considering giving it away to a bird sanctuary, i.e. some wildlife care/rehabilitation/preservation center... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 hour ago, nudge said: Bird sanctuary? How come? To be honest we would only do that if the animal was unhappy or depressed. We love Waddles and its unlikely that will happen. But ultimately its about the happiness of Waddles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr. Gonzo Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Alright @Devil - I'm now going to be expecting regular updates on Waddle the duck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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