During the spring/summer period, we are usually inundated with hundreds of ducklings, so to get one so near to Christmas is quite uncommon! This particular duckling, was the remaining survivor from a brood that was laid and hatched on Chimp Island, at Chester zoo. The mother had flown off, and her inexperienced young, who are unable to fly yet, were left stranded with no clear or safe exit off the Island. Cold and weak, they were eventually removed from the island, but it was too late for all bar one.
However, the remaining duckling is currently warm and safe here at Stapeley, where he can spend his Christmas and New Year! Housed in a box, toasty on a heat pad with a soft toy for companionship along with food and water mean this is one lucky ducky!
Happy Christmas everyone
Written by:
Lynsey Cale
Photos by:
Photos by:
Michelle Bite
Sponsors of Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery
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