since they are dyed, they were probably for easter so they are no more than like three - four weeks old. The boys have a quieter peep and the girls are louder. The boys almost sound like they have a slight sore throat. As long as you don't keep them very long after they are completely feathered out, they should be ok, just dont baby them very much. If they get dependant on human feeding them then they wont have the wild instinct they need for the pond.

I just saw this, but I heard that if you use some apple cider vinegar (give them some straight via a dropper), it can actually help them, depending on what is wrong with them. If you started them out on medicated feed and withdrew it too fast, that can cause them to die. We lost some nice chickens that way, so we don't use the medicated feed anymore. We also had a bunch of adult birds die because the feed store accidentally sold us some medicated feed, which we didn't know about at the time, and it killed off a bunch of hens. Organic raw apple cider vinegar is supposed to be very good for livestock and humans too.

I'm no duck expert...but I'll give this a try. Since there was an injury to it's head, do you think it's possible that ducky may have had a brain injury as well? A car is a big force against a little duckling, even if it wasn't hit. Might it be in shock from the traumatic event? I'm sure you would have checked the legs for possible problems by now, so there's not much I can think of asking about something wrong with the legs. Any chance you can post a few images so we can see how ducky is doing?

It's probably looking for either food or mama to snuggle with. Place a small cardboard box (cut a cereal box slightly larger than the duck) so help provide some comfort/cave-like area. Offer an old soft dishrag for him/her so sleep on, but nothing he/she can get tangled in. Paper towels are good but will get messy quickly, and when he/she gets better he/she will nibble on it. He/she would probably appreciate being cuddled in your palm. As far as a feeding schedule-provide food & water at all times, if he/she is strong enough they will eat. If not you may have to feed him/her. Just small amounts. 2 weeks old and no feathers....I'm at a loss. Don't know what to think. Maybe one of the resident bird experts can offer further help. You probably have no choice but to leave it alone tonight, unless you plan on sleeping with it in your bedroom? It will be lonly & looking for mama, possibly jumping out a the container. You will have to secure it from predators-even rats can eat the baby so be aware & provide shelter appropriately. Again Good luck to both of you! Brendasue