ADVICE? I think I have too many boy ducks!

[pixielauren]

Where in Ohio are you?

I'm in north central Ohio. The closest city to me is Canton, Ohio.

 

[pixielauren]

I just want to say how grateful I am for ALL of your answers, advice, suggestions, stories and help.

It's SO good to hear what others have done, and what the risks/issues/dangers are.

Thank you so much!

 

[Critter721]

I'm in north central Ohio. The closest city to me is Canton, Ohio.

The reason I asked is I've been considering rehoming one, possibly two, of my ducks. The one is particularly quacky, and although my neighbors have not complained, I feel bad about the noise. The other one is her hatchmate, not nearly so loud and I would normally keep her, but I'd feel better about rehoming the loud one if they went together.

Long-winded way of saying I have 2 girls about 5 months old if you've decided to keep your lone girl and need some friends for her. I live in central Ohio, near Newark.

 

[Debby Duck]

Thank you for your insight and your comments about veganism! Like you said -- I don't judge others in any way. I know what these birds are for (in many cases). But certain choices are off the table for me. I won't rehome the drakes -- I really adore them and, like you said, I can't control what others might do with them.

I do have the space and the money to separate her, buy her some adult sisters, etc. So that is what I will likely do.

It's been so good to hear from you and others -- your experiences have been helpful. Thank you!

I'm so glad you decided to separate them and get the girl some sisters. It would be just too sad to send her away alone.
I'm in situation like yours. Four boys and two girls, but I don't have the space to do what you're doing. I feel bad enough having to re-home my 2 girls but at least they'll have each other. I think we found a good place to take them now. So it's really starting to set in and feel awful. Good luck with the new plans!

 

[LT71689]

Just to note - if you plan to keep two separate flocks that's fine, but the boys cant have any contact with the girls, not even to see them. You cant sometimes mingle them, cant just run a fence between them - they cant understand/wont learn that you're not going to give them access to the girls, so if they see them they'll likely fight for them.

 

[pixielauren]

I'm in situation like yours. Four boys and two girls, but I don't have the space to do what you're doing.

Aww, I'm so sorry to hear you'll have to send away your two girls.

I am lucky we have space! And for now I'm enjoying having them all together, since I know it won't last.

 

[pixielauren]

Just to note - if you plan to keep two separate flocks that's fine, but the boys cant have any contact with the girls, not even to see them. You cant sometimes mingle them, cant just run a fence between them - they cant understand/wont learn that you're not going to give them access to the girls, so if they see them they'll likely fight for them.

Thank you for letting me know. We have lots of options here for placing the ducks away from each other -- 10 acres plus a variety of buildings (house, barn, abandoned old original house, garage) that can be used to block the view!

 

[pixielauren]

The reason I asked is I've been considering rehoming one, possibly two, of my ducks. The one is particularly quacky, and although my neighbors have not complained, I feel bad about the noise. The other one is her hatchmate, not nearly so loud and I would normally keep her, but I'd feel better about rehoming the loud one if they went together.

Long-winded way of saying I have 2 girls about 5 months old if you've decided to keep your lone girl and need some friends for her. I live in central Ohio, near Newark.

What kind of ducks are they?

 

[Critter721]

What kind of ducks are they?

They are Anconas. The loud one is the blue one in the back.

 

[pixielauren]

They are Anconas. The loud one is the blue one in the back.

Oh, they're SO cute!

If you are serious about wanting to rehome them, let me know. I don't want to pressure you or take ducks you're on the fence about keeping. You can think about it as long as you need.

I talked to my partner, thinking she'd say "uh ... MORE ducks?" LOL, but she was surprisingly excited, telling me to reach out to you to see how much you want to rehome them.