Companion for Partially Blind Duck?

[3xhhheather]

One of my ducks is currently at the vet after her foamy eye escalated into a nuclear bomb. Since she's most likely blind in that eye I'm wondering if I should try and get her a friend who also has a disability? She was already a bit of a loner in the group and I'm worried this might push her further out. Of course, there's no guarantee they'll buddy up, but I've read stories about that happening.

 

[the_peanut_coop]

It is true that they may not buddy up, but how old is she?

 

[3xhhheather]

It is true that they may not buddy up, but how old is she?

She's just about a year old. She had paired off with a hatchmate, but since being inside that other duck has made a new buddy.

 

[the_peanut_coop]

She's just about a year old. She had paired off with a hatchmate, but since being inside that other duck has made a new buddy.

Ok. I was just thinking that the younger the duckling is, the easier it is for it to bond with another duck. I would say that there are pros and cons. The big risk is that ducks can be violent and mean to other ducks, and I've seen a duck kill another duck. But it is really important for ducks to be social and have partners, and i've seen a duck bond with another duck that they've never seen before in a matter of seconds (when treats are involved)

 

[Isadora]

One of my ducks is currently at the vet after her foamy eye escalated into a nuclear bomb. Since she's most likely blind in that eye I'm wondering if I should try and get her a friend who also has a disability? She was already a bit of a loner in the group and I'm worried this might push her further out. Of course, there's no guarantee they'll buddy up, but I've read stories about that happening.

That's a good idea. Another duck her size or smaller, maybe also with a vision issue would be a good choice. Or a duck with a mobility issue, someone slow for her to keep up with.