Happy #FreedomFriday! In September, we received a Common Merganser (Mergus merganser). Despite the name, he was an uncommon intake for us! The rescuer had seen this animal hanging around his domestic duck yard, not flying or eating. On the second day, he called us to figure out what to do! Wild waterfowl are very demanding to maintain! Captivity is extremely stressful for them, which taxes the immune system. We automatically start them on antifungal treatment to prevent fungal infections from ta

Common merganser babies, also known as merganser ducklings or ducklings of the common merganser (Mergus merganser), are adorable waterfowl that hatch from eggs. Here's some information about common merganser babies: Appearance: Common merganser ducklings have a distinct appearance. They are covered in soft, downy feathers that are usually grayish or brownish in color. Their heads are often striped or mottled, with a combination of dark and light colors. As they grow, their feathers will develop