Male Mallard Duck

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Male Mallard Duck

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Country: USA

Species: Mallard

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a :

static display animal
surrogate parent

This animal is: wild reared

Age: Adult

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

It came into rehabilitation after being found unable to fly and easy to catch. It was found to have a complete amputation of the L wing at the elbow at admission. This amputation was already fully healed and healed well.

Days in care: 30

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 2.5

Can the animal express species-typical behaviors (e.g. eat appropriate whole foods, climb, perch, groom, dig, fly, swim, ambulate normally for species)?:

The only behavior he cannot due is fly due to the amputation. Performs other natural behaviors on own.

Can the animal be handled without negative welfare affects?: no

This is how the animal currently reacts when a frequent caregiver nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

The duck is accepting of basic cares happening around him, and will walk to new areas when encouraged to do so. He does not like to be picked up or physically touched.

This is how the animal currently reacts when a stranger nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

He is warily of new people and does not show affection to people.

This animal is currently house : alone

Will the animal need continuous medical care (e.g. medication)?: no

Physical health welfare assessment: life worth living

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: life worth living

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He would do best with a flock of waterfowl, or with a companion duck. He would not be well suited for educational programming that includes handling on a regular basis. He would work well for display and fostering.

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