Write an article based on this "Grab a handful of treats. Pet your ducks gently while they eat out of your hand. Work your way up to picking up your ducks. Hold your ducks for longer periods of time."
article: Sprinkle some live mealworms or a few pieces of shredded romaine lettuce into the palm of your hand. You'll use these treats to entice your ducks into coming close enough to touch. Ducks also love to nibble on fresh foods like fruits, vegetables, herbs, and whole grains. Seeds, berries, beans, corn, and leafy greens are among their favorites. Contrary to popular belief, ducks should never be fed bread products (such as sliced bread, bread crumbs, or crackers). Starchy, nutrient-poor foods can be bad for their health. Produce items like onions, nuts, and citrus should also be avoided, as they can be hard for ducks to digest or present a possible choking hazard. As the ducks come closer to investigate the treats, hold out your other hand slowly and use it to stroke or tickle their heads. They'll be so focused on the food that they won't consciously register being touched. However, some light petting will calm their nerves and prime them for more prolonged contact in the future. Don't reach for your ducks too quickly or forcefullysince they're natural prey animals, this will more than likely scare them away. Instead, let them come to you. It's important to handle ducks with care, especially when they're young. When one of your ducks comes within grabbing range, place a hand over either of its wings and lift it gently from above. Be sure to keep one arm underneath the duck's body to support its weight and keep its legs secured. Speak soothingly to it and release it after a few short moments. Ducks typically tolerate being petted pretty well, but it may take them a while to warm up to being held. Try petting them with both hands or coaxing them into your lap with treats first. If your ducks don't want to be held, let them go. Seizing them by force will only teach them to panic when picked up. Eventually, your ducks will become so used to being touched that they'll no longer be skittish when they see your reaching out for them. You'll then be able to pick them up to clean them, corral them, or just to show them some affection. Ducks are usually very calm when held like a small dog or cat.

Write an article based on this "Decide if you want to splint the leg. Gather materials. Cover the area with gauze. Wrap the splint in place. Monitor for swelling."
article: If the leg is obviously broken and no bones are sticking through the skin, you can splint the leg. You should only consider splinting the leg if you cannot get to the vet right away or it is a long journey to the vet. Splinting is a controversial practice because if done incorrectly, it applies pressure to the ends of the broken bone and can cause more pain for your dog. However, if done correctly, it stops the bones moving, gives them further support, and helps ease discomfort. Be aware that handling the broken leg will be painful, so you may need to muzzle the dog to stop him from biting in self defense. Splinting works best if the fracture is below the elbow or the knee. The big muscles groups of the shoulder and hip get in the way of bandages and cause them to slip down, which can cause a problem if the break is in the humerus (upper arm) or thigh (femur). Those fractures are best left unsupported and the dog kept caged until you can get help. Make sure you have the proper materials to splint your dog's broken bone before starting. To splint limb, you need a firm straight object that is the same length as the broken bone. Household items such as a wooden spoon, wooden spatula, or ruler can be used, depending on the dog's size. You also need some gauze and self-adhesive tape. Before you place a splint on the dog's leg, cover the area with gauze. Wrap a layer of gauze bandage firmly around the limb from the paw, up over the fracture site, and up over the joint above the fracture. Wind the gauze in a spiral fashion with each loop overlapping the previous one. Covering the area in gauze helps prevent the splint rubbing the skin and causing sores. Hold the splint over the fracture site. Wrap dressing tape around the splint and leg to tape the splint firmly in place. Now apply a spiral layer of bandage over the top of the splint, applied firmly but not tight. Finish with a layer of self-adhesive bandage. This all helps to immobilise the joints above and below the splint and hold the splint in place. Use enough pressure on the tape so that the fit is snug, but not tight. After splinting the leg, you should monitor the paw closely for any signs of swelling. Swelling can indicate the dressing is too tight. If the paw is swollen, you should release the dressing immediately. Lack of circulation to the limb can cause tissue death and gangrene. Keep the dressing dry. Never use a splint in place of professional vet treatment for broken bones. Take your dog to get professional veterinary help as soon as possible.

Write an article based on this "Find an old brick. Purchase wool roving in colors that match your home decor. Place it on a wire rack to dry completely."
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If you don't have any lying around the house, you can look for them in a building reuse shop. Rinse a brick and leave it to dry. If you have a very heavy door, you may want to use two bricks for this project. You can use one color or several colors for a more intricate felted pattern. It will tighten as it dries. Place in front of your door when it is completely dry.