Ducks

For advice on injured, adult ducks, follow the same guidelines in the sea/shore bird section.

Baby Ducks

If you have rescued orphaned ducklings, they will need immediate care from a licensed rehabilitator who will raise them to be wild and return them to their environment when they are ready.

Because they are usually kept very warm (under Mother) when they are tiny chicks, the ducklings need to be placed in a warm, safe environment while they await transport and care at a facility. This can be accomplished simply by placing the chicks in a tall cardboard box with a 60 watt light bulb overhead and newspapers on the floor.

Food & Water

To be safe, do not feed rescued ducks, improper feeding methods can cause serious or even fatal problems.

Call the Project Wildlife Hotline 619-225-9202 to get more information.

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