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23/04/2025
🌼💛 Meet Noodle – The Little Duckling Who Beat all Odds 💛🌼
Almost three weeks ago, during one of my hatches of Silver Indian Runners, a tiny miracle happened. The last little egg in the incubator was showing no signs of life. I'd already opened the incubator twice during that hatch and by the time I got to this final egg, I feared the worst. Sure enough, tiny helpless duckling was shrink-wrapped inside and I truly thought the little one hadn’t made it.
But then… shining a torch onto the still little body, I noticed the faintest, tiniest heartbeat. 💔
I couldn’t turn away.
With steady hands and a racing heart, I carefully helped the little one into the world. When “Noodle” finally emerged, their neck was twisted completely backwards and they couldn’t hold their little head up at all. The weak, floppy duckling couldn’t sit nor keep warm - shivering, spasming and completely silent.
For the first 24 hours, I cradled this precious soul in my hands, gently supporting their neck… even sleeping with them through the night to keep them warm, still and comforted. 😢
For over a week, I hand-fed Noodle every hour or so. They were so small, so fragile - and yet so eager to live. They LOVED their food so much and would gobble up tiny specks of high-protein quail crumbs every time without any force. After a few days, they began to chirp and worked ever so hard to hold their head up in correct position. Such a little fighter!
Today, Noodle is still tiny, still fuzzy instead of feathered and has grown only a little. But guess what? They eat and drink independently, they wobble around happily and they love life alongside our Serama chick, Polish chicks and quail babies. 💕
Noodle may be small - but their spirit is mighty. 💫
Now, that I’m confident Noodle is strong enough to grow into a happy adult duck, I’d love for them to find a friend. If anyone out there has a lonely duckling who needs a companion, Noodle would love the company. This special little warrior is free to the right loving home - but honestly, you’ve got to meet them to feel the magic. 🌈
