Disfigured female ducks at the park... : (

[CHlCKEN]

Got room to adopt some?

No, my ducks don’t arrive for another few weeks, so I’m not ready yet.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I agree. I would have taken those 2 injured ones in a heartbeat. I do hope they can catch them and get them on the road to a speedy recovery! It would be wonderful if they could adopt all the domestic breeds out.

Sure wouldn't hurt to offer. Maybe explain why domestic ducks don't do well in a park situation because they can't fly and avoid predators. They need care since domestics aren't usually taught to fend for themselves like wild ducklings are by their mothers. You know. Alot of people don't have any idea. Just like dumping any animal they either think they can make it on their own or the just want to be rid of it and don't care.

 

[RosemaryDuck]

Sure wouldn't hurt to offer. Maybe explain why domestic ducks don't do well in a park situation because they can't fly and avoid predators. They need care since domestics aren't usually taught to fend for themselves like wild ducklings are by their mothers. You know. Alot of people don't have any idea. Just like dumping any animal they either think they can make it on their own or the just want to be rid of it and don't care.

I did offer in my original email . I think he wants professionals to go out there first to assess everything. I let him know I'm available to help if they need me.

 

[Miss Lydia]

No, my ducks don’t arrive for another few weeks, so I’m not ready yet.

That's sweet of you to go and visit though and bring them a treat. No one feeds them?

 

[CHlCKEN]

That's sweet of you to go and visit though and bring them a treat. No one feeds them?

No, no one feeds them. They have a HUGE pond though, and tons of space to roam. They get bread a lot, I’m not a fan of that though so they get good stuff from me.

 

[RosemaryDuck]

Another update: I was contacted this morning by the park/lakes Wildlife caretaker. Here's what he emailed me (with names and information blocked out). It's unfortunate but hopefully they can find them soon!

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Another update: I was contacted this morning by the park/lakes Wildlife caretaker. Here's what he emailed me (with names and information blocked out). It's unfortunate but hopefully they can find them soon!

I hope they know that the pekins aren’t wild. I’m glad they’re trying to do something, though.

 

[RosemaryDuck]

I hope they know that the pekins aren’t wild. I’m glad they’re trying to do something, though.

I did tell him they were friendly/domestic pekins. So not sure if he's looking for another type of duck or just got confused here.

 

[Lordofthegreenpeas]

I hope they know that the pekins aren’t wild. I’m glad they’re trying to do something, though.

Most people don't unfortunately. Even wildlife rescues think they are wild.They definitely aren't flying in and out daily...

 

[SolarDuck]

:/ yeah it is very unlikely those domestic ducks ever go anywhere else.... it sounds like he might be confused you might want to send another email clarifying that these are flightless domestic ducks, maybe attach a picture of the specific ducks you are talking about. Make sure you stress the fact they are domestic and not wild animals.