https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h en-us 2018-10-03 07:53:07 UTC 2025-10-14 04:49:42 UTC hello@padlet.com meganjr01 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/289526840 Must be handled calmly and gently. Especially ducklings as they are fragile. When handling a duckling it is best to be seated or low to the ground because if the duckling is dropped from a height it can be fatal.]]> 2018-10-05 10:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/289526840 meganjr01 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/289531794 Use one hand to support it from underneath and put your index finger between its legs and then secure the legs with your thumb and forefinger. ]]> 2018-10-05 10:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/289531794 meganjr01 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/289532450 Place one hand either side of the duck and securing the wings with your thumbs and hands circling the body, then lift them to pick them up.]]> 2018-10-05 10:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/289532450 YasmineGeraghty https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/289533812 A duck can be held/ caught from the base of the neck and gently lifted into your arm/ hand. This can only be for a minimal amount of time though.]]> 2018-10-05 10:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/289533812 YasmineGeraghty https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/289537475 Ducks can be carried with both hands around the body and wings, you can then sit it on top of your hand for support, with the other hand over the free wing.]]> 2018-10-05 10:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/289537475 YasmineGeraghty https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/289542071 You can also support the feet with your hands so the duck feels secure and reduce struggling.]]> 2018-10-05 11:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/289542071 sophiemp2016 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/290688548 When catching the duck before handling, aim to catch it quickly and quietly without chasing it around as continued chasing causes stress to the animal. ]]> 2018-10-09 12:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/290688548 sophiemp2016 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/290689316 Ducklings are particularly susceptible to being heavily affected by the temperature, as they have a hard time regulating their body temperature, so as well as keeping handling to a minimum, try and handle them in an environment that doesn't drastically change in temperature. ]]> 2018-10-09 12:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/290689316 sophiemp2016 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/290694043 The wings on poultry can cause severe bruising if hit by them, so when handling a duck, ensure that you first secure the wings by placing both hands o
ver them. This will also make it much easier to handle the animal without the wings getting in the way. Additionally, when health checking the wings, extend them slowly by the joint at the apex of the wing gently.]]> 2018-10-09 12:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/qti5417cdn6h/wish/290694043