Any young, fluffy duckling, gosling or game bird that is on its own needs to be rescued. These large broods often become separated from their mom while crossing busy roads, falling into storm drains or being chased by cats and dogs. If you see mom nearby, observe to make sure they reunite. If no mom is around, safely capture the youngster(s) and transport them to our WIC.
You can gently use a towel, sheet or jacket to help capture the babies and place them into a cardboard box or animal carrier. NOTE: Very small ducklings and quail can squeeze thru the wire door and holes in many carriers, so please make sure you use something escape proof.