Duck Therapy

[SusannasMom]

Hey yall! I have a child who wants therapy. But they LOVE ducks so I thought I would be creative and give them a duck to help as their therapist. Anyone else doing the same thing???

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

I use chickens!!
I don't see why not. Just pick a good duck breed. Might I suggest Runners? I've never owned one, but who wouldn't want to hang out with one?

 

[SusannasMom]

I actually AM using a runner!! I am glad I'm not the only one!!

 

[noodledog]

If you do decide to do this you should get at least two ducks. Ducks are flock animals and should never be kept without other ducks.

 

[SusannasMom]

If you do decide to do this you should get at least two ducks. Ducks are flock animals and should never be kept without other ducks.

Okay I am out to buy one now! Thank you for the suggestion!

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

Okay I am out to buy one now! Thank you for the suggestion!

two!!

 

[SusannasMom]

two!!

I already had a duck and I bought a second one! Thank you for your concern!!

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

I already had a duck and I bought a second one! Thank you for your concern!!

is your first duck a hen or drake?

 

[SusannasMom]

is your first duck a hen or drake?

hen, they are both hens

 

[LT71689]

I mean...it's cute for sure and pets usually do improve people's mental health (when they're actually feeling well enough to care for them), but they're not substitutes for real therapy. If you've got a child that is able and willing to actually express that they want or need real help, I'd do that. Get the ducks because ducks are great, not because you're hoping they'll fix any real problems someone might be experiencing with their health and wellbeing.