Duck Addicts Anonymous (DAA)

[shawluvsbirds]

I guess you could call them the "gateway" duck.

They really really are.
It's like...eh..their so small one more can't hurt

 

[Quatie]

I have 23 ducks. We started with 7 from TSC, 6 Pekins and 1 Saxony. We rehomed 3 males, then needed to get more girls for the drake we kept, the Saxony. And why not add some Muscovy into the mix too. Then took in a duckling from a college student who knew nothing about them and was basically starving the duckling. Sweet little thing needed a friend of course and was only able to get a male duckling. That eventually led to well we probably need more females for him. The last three we added just cause we wanted to raise more ducklings. Plus I could get them shipped last minute for my birthday. Not sure if my husband wishes he didn't jokingly ask me if I wanted ducklings for my birthday .

I need to take some new pictures again. The vast majority of the pictures on my phone are of ducks now.

 

[Anime2lover]

I have 23 ducks. We started with 7 from TSC, 6 Pekins and 1 Saxony. We rehomed 3 males, then needed to get more girls for the drake we kept, the Saxony. And why not add some Muscovy into the mix too. Then took in a duckling from a college student who knew nothing about them and was basically starving the duckling. Sweet little thing needed a friend of course and was only able to get a male duckling. That eventually led to well we probably need more females for him. The last three we added just cause we wanted to raise more ducklings. Plus I could get them shipped last minute for my birthday. Not sure if my husband wishes he didn't jokingly ask me if I wanted ducklings for my birthday .

I need to take some new pictures again. The vast majority of the pictures on my phone are of ducks now.

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I know that feeling XD. The vast majority of pics on my tablet are of my ducks and chickens to

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I have 17 ducks. My "Bigs" consist of 2 Pekins, a Buff Orpington and a Cayuga. They're just over 2 years old. This Spring I hatched 6 Calls, 6 Aztec's and one Australian Spotted Duck. I can't wait to add more!!! My "Littles" are in an area that's visible to my clients (so I'm able to keep a close eye on them even while I'm working). Just today someone said, "What's with all the ducks?" I felt like

 

[WVduckchick]

Over the years, I’ve had Black Swedish, Saxony, Pekins and Calls.

I eventually converted to all Calls, and at one point, had 54 at the most. I have around 40 now. It’s a mostly-controlled addiction.

 

[Painted Calls]

Nah..... its not an addiction is it!?!?!



I may have some eggs ready for the incubator View attachment 2828250

I think you know which ones are the most important to me there.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

@duluthralphie might have some advice for us quack addicts.

 

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

I’ve only got 4, although 5 was a better number (RIP Puddles). I resist the pull towards duck addiction mainly as I’m the only one that cleans up after them. 4 or 5 ducks make enough mess to keep me busy! Plus, they spend the coldest part of winter (and nighttime all-year) in the barn. Cleaning in sub-zero temperatures has sub-zero charm.

Yeah. I control my urges to get more to control the amount of duck poop I have to clean up! At this point, ducks will only be added if friends are needed. If something happens to my older Rouen (which it hopefully will not), for example, I will have to get my lil remaining Rouen some Rouen friends!

 

[WVduckchick]

I’ve only got 4, although 5 was a better number (RIP Puddles). I resist the pull towards duck addiction mainly as I’m the only one that cleans up after them. 4 or 5 ducks make enough mess to keep me busy! Plus, they spend the coldest part of winter (and nighttime all-year) in the barn. Cleaning in sub-zero temperatures has sub-zero charm.

Yeah. I control my urges to get more to control the amount of duck poop I have to clean up! At this point, ducks will only be added if friends are needed. If something happens to my older Rouen (which it hopefully will not), for example, I will have to get my lil remaining Rouen some Rouen friends!

That’s a big factor in my control too. I spend too much time tending my chickens as it is, the ducks are much easier for me, since they free range all day. I really need to weed down as winter approaches.

 

[duluthralphie]

@duluthralphie might have some advice for us quack addicts.

I have very useful advice.

Wish for leprosy it is less dangerous and carries less social stigma than owning a quacker.