New to raising ducks

[JimathyandHonky]

Hello everyone, I’m new to raising ducks. I have never raised any type of bird. I got two baby ducks yesterday they are maybe a week old now.

One of the ducks I got has curled toes, I’ve done some research and found out how to make a boot. We got the boot on today, he seems to be getting around pretty good!!

Does anyone have any advice about curled toes and boots? How long do they need the boot, do I take it off or keep it on all the time?

Thanks

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!! I'd leave it on an hour, take it off for a few minutes, then back on again. With chicks, I've had one I did that to and it was only one day and her toes were straight again.

Be sure to check out our Duck Forum!

And here are a whole bunch of articles our members wrote about raising ducks!

 

[azurbanclucker]

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to BYC. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[Jenbirdee]

welcome to BYC!! your duckling is super cute!!! yes please post your duck questions in the duck forum , lots of experienced duck people are over there and i go there lots too lol

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Ducklings! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Your babies are positively adorable! ❤ Definitely start a thread in our Ducks forum. @Debbie292d has left you with the link above.

Enjoy your new flock!

 

[N F C]

Hope the boot helps straighten things out, good luck!