He would probably enjoy some outside time if there is nothing in this privacy yard to stress him out like other animals. but be ware Scovy's can fly really well so you might want to clip one wing [flight feathers] before you take him. I have a drake that we raised in the house since his mama didn't want him and he really does think he's one of our dogs. He is almost 3 yrs old now but still likes to come in and spend time inside then back out to be with his 2 girls. They are awesome ducks and know when someone cares for them. I talk to my ducks all the time some even know their name when i say it. They are smart.I agree with you. We have only seen one duck that didnt seem to care about her babies but I think she was too young. Jeffery is almost healed! His new tail feathers are about 2 inches long and his leg is much better ! He no longer limps. His limp was very drastic 3 weeks ago. He will pick his leg up later at night like it is tired and sore, but he is walking with full weight on it. He has been in our (second) bathroom since he got hit. His run is ready and waiting for him outside, but I want him to be off the antibiotics and the road rash scrape to be completely healed (which I think it is. no more exposed skin and the feathers and down are growing back). We have fed these ducks for a year (almost two) but they are still outside "wild" ducks in a community close to our home. I think muscovies are much smarter than I realized because he doesnt seem like a wild duck (i dont know the difference). Maybe I shouldnt but I talk to him and treat him as if he were one of my dogs (a-hem fur faced children) I pick him up and put him in his bath. I pet him. I talk to him and ask him if he is hungry. He isnt afraid at all, doesnt seem to care if I touch him and responds with tilting his head (like a dog) when I ask him if he wants food. I wish I could potty train him. Ducks poo so much! I wonder is he will still have the same personality once he is back outside in his run. Thanks for asking. I will keep everyone updated.
PS. Do you know if it will be too stressful for him if i take him into my (privacy fenced) yard near his run and allow him some outside time but then bring him back into the bathroom?