A house for a duck

[Miss Lydia]

They are separated, now. It was just until her ducks' shelter was made I think.

Thats good to know.

 

[LissyB]

That is good!

 

[JanPeac]

Thanks, everyone, for your responses.

Guess I better look for another duck.

I am going to wait until it is a little older to see if it is a drake. If it is a drake, I think I will give him back to the "rescue lady" (who goes to animal control and picks up ducks and roosters that they are going to euthanize, and then gives them to suckers - uh, I mean people - like me.) She said she'd take him back when he got older and could hang out with her older animals. I don't want to have the problem of the drake injuring the hens.

Of course, that will be hard to do, because I'm as bonded to that duck as it is to me.

If its a drake and I have to give him up, then I don't want to have already gotten a companion for him that ends up a singleton, so I'll wait a little bit.

I've read a lot of the sticky about "housing and runs" and it seems like it is almost all about ponds. Is there somewhere else I should look for specific housing information?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thanks, everyone, for your responses.

Guess I better look for another duck.

I am going to wait until it is a little older to see if it is a drake. If it is a drake, I think I will give him back to the "rescue lady" (who goes to animal control and picks up ducks and roosters that they are going to euthanize, and then gives them to suckers - uh, I mean people - like me.) She said she'd take him back when he got older and could hang out with her older animals. I don't want to have the problem of the drake injuring the hens.

Of course, that will be hard to do, because I'm as bonded to that duck as it is to me.

If its a drake and I have to give him up, then I don't want to have already gotten a companion for him that ends up a singleton, so I'll wait a little bit.

I've read a lot of the sticky about "housing and runs" and it seems like it is almost all about ponds. Is there somewhere else I should look for specific housing information?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/search.php?search=Duck+housing

 

[Carcajou]

Good luck with your new duckling and welcome to BYC! I agree with Amiga and the others about a duck pal.

 

[LissyB]

It's good that you are waiting a bit, so that your chickens are safe!

 

[dmt1995]

hello, so it looks like ur duck needs a friend! I live in Wisconsin and its just getting to cold for my 2 white pekin ducks. They need a new home and ur duck needs some friends! sounds like a great match to me! let me know what you think!

 

[JanPeac]

HI DMT,

I took everyone's advice and called the rescue lady here in my town and I'm meeting up with her tomorrow to get my duck a buddy. So, I guess your Pekins will have to find a new home closer to home. The rescue lady has definitely females, so that should help with my situation.

I'll post pics of our existing duck (thinks its a Muscovy?) and our new duck soon.

Cheers,
Janice

 

[LissyB]

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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! Pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

hello, so it looks like ur duck needs a friend! I live in Wisconsin and its just getting to cold for my 2 white pekin ducks. They need a new home and ur duck needs some friends! sounds like a great match to me! let me know what you think!

Hi sorry your not able to care for your Pekins any longer, they really don't need much to keep them happy, a safe pred proof house out of the weather and fresh food and water. but if you feel you can't keep them have you listed here? https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/16182/animals-in-need-of-free-re-homing
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