Adorable Infant Fritz!

[phesina]

Dearest Fritz, what an utterly adorable duck, or shall I say duckling, you are! You're absolutely precious with that soft coat of pale yellow down and that sweet face with the orange beak and those lovely dark eyes. You are only five days old, and already you are part of a new family and home! You love swimming around in your own little pool, and you follow your dear people around, chirping frantically if they get too far out of sight. You don't know your name or have much of a personality.. YET. You're only five days old! But you're learning about the world, you don't like to be alone, and you seem to get bigger overnight while your dear people sleep. (You probably do get bigger overnight, since you're a growing boy, just five days old today, six tomorrow!) You and all your family members love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!

Congratulations, darling Fritz, on being chosen today's Pet of the Day! We hope you and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats.

[CavyMom]

Congratulations, Precious Fritz, on being POTD at such a young age! You are absolutely darling, Heaven-sent and bursting with life and personality! We hope your new human family is researching how to care for you and keep you warm, safe from predators and healthy. Sending prayers and all best wishes for a long, happy, healthy, fun, safe life, Sweetie! XOXO http://www.guineapigsrfun.net

"Ducks are highly intelligent and emotional creatures. They can understand commands, play with toys, play games, give kisses, and beg for snuggles like other birds if you take the time to work with them. If handled frequently and gently from an early age, ducks will become quite sociable with people. It may take some getting used to, but eventually you will figure out what types of activities your duck enjoys. The more you interact with your duck, the quicker you will bond with one another.

Ducklings must be kept warm and dry for the first three to four weeks. Put a box or cage in a warm place (about 80-85oF, or 30oC), or supply heat with a light bulb. They must be allowed to move into or out of the heat as they choose, so place the lamp in a corner of the cage instead of in the center.

DO NOT leave them with water they can climb into when unsupervised as they could become chilled and possibly drown.

Waterfowl should be fed unmedicated feed always. For the first two weeks the ducklings should be fed duck starter, which is a special ration for young birds. For weeks 3-7 they should be fed duck grower which is optimal for growth and development. From then on you can feed pullet grower, which is a lower protein, unmedicated chicken feed.

The birds should also have access to GRIT. This is simply ground up stone which they must have to help grind up food in their gizzards (they have no teeth and cannot chew). A bag of #2 grit will last a very, very long time.

If you are considering a duck as a pet, please do your homework and ensure it is the right choice for you. Ducks can live a long time and deserve a happy, healthy home for the duration. As with all pets, remember to contact your veterinarian when you have questions and to schedule checkups on a regular basis to keep your pet healthy and happy."

[tatsxxx11]

Hi Fritz! Quacky, happy Pet of the Day to you!

Oh my, what a beautiful, adorable, most precious fuzzy wuzzy baby duck you are, Fritz! Your cuteness quotient is off the charts! How I wish I could hold your fuzzy little self and cover you with kisses! What a wonderful life awaits you, sweetheart; what fun your family is in for, watching you grow and learn over the weeks and months to come! They truly are one lucky lot, having a beautiful feathered family member in you!!!

Thanks for the BIG smiles, Fritz! Meeting you has brought some much needed *sunshine* to my dark and stormy day! I hope you're enjoying a very special day of celebration, down there in beautiful Greenville, SC...swimming in your very own pool, hehe; following your family about the house and yard; receiving tons of cuddles; being loved and pampered to pieces! Lots of love, gentle cuddles and kisses to you, precious Fritz, our very special and most deserving Pet of the Day, EVERY day!!!

Be still my heart!!!

[DonnaDWM]

Congratulations on being Pet of the Day.
You are so cute and little now,
however, you will GROW up.
Hope your family did research on how to take good care of you

[Felicia's Mom]

What a cute little duck you are, Fritz.
Contrats on being POTD.