Duck Transportation

[llmjdd]

Hi everyone

Just wondering what everyone transports their ducks, when required, in?

I have inherited 3 from my house's previous owners and we need to obtain a way of transporting them to the vets for a once over (we have no medical history and think they've never been checked)

Thanks

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hi everyone

Just wondering what everyone transports their ducks, when required, in?

I have inherited 3 from my house's previous owners and we need to obtain a way of transporting them to the vets for a once over (we have no medical history and think they've never been checked)

Thanks

Dog crate with old clean towels in the bottom. Ducks if kept in good conditions, are very healthy. Hope you will enjoy your new ducks!

 

[llmjdd]

Dog crate with old clean towels in the bottom. Ducks if kept in good conditions, are very healthy. Hope you will enjoy your new ducks!

thank you!

 

[TDSLP]

Hi, I'm considering adopting a duck and a couple chickens from someone who lives about 2 hrs away from me. I'm wondering if they would be ok without food and water for the drive? Thanks

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hi, I'm considering adopting a duck and a couple chickens from someone who lives about 2 hrs away from me. I'm wondering if they would be ok without food and water for the drive? Thanks

probably so if your driving straight home. you could even put one of those dog cup[the kind that have hooks that hang on the door] inside the crate if you happen to stop but I'd think for 2 hrs they would be fine just make sure to offer fresh water as soon as you get them home.

 

[newfoundland]

Ducks will travel quite happily for two hours without food and water. As long as they have plenty of ventilation you can use a dog crate lined with newspaper, or even a large cardboard box. I have moved ducks for longer than this with absolutely no ill effects whatsoever.

 

[newfoundland]

llmjdd unless you have reason to believe the ducks are unwell, I would not have them checked out by a vet. In my experience, they are hardy creatures, and unnecessary handling will only alarm them. I live in the heart of the country but have yet to find a vet who knows anything about ducks. This site will give you invaluable help and advice about how to care for their health and keep them well.

 

[llmjdd]

llmjdd unless you have reason to believe the ducks are unwell, I would not have them checked out by a vet. In my experience, they are hardy creatures, and unnecessary handling will only alarm them. I live in the heart of the country but have yet to find a vet who knows anything about ducks. This site will give you invaluable help and advice about how to care for their health and keep them well.

thank you for your thoughts.

maybe you can help on their general well-being ...? :

our house' previous owners got them from when they were babies - they are now 5months old. i have reason to believe they were never handled, or allowed in the pond etc.

they are very very timid by nature and wont let us near them. is this possibly why?

if so, how can we help them to feel safe in their own home and grow a relationship with them?

thank you

 

[Amiga]

Use treats, time near them doing something quiet, singing to them, patience. They may always be shy but if you bring goodies and are gentle, they will get closer and closer to you, even begin to follow you around, most likely.

 

[llmjdd]

Use treats, time near them doing something quiet, singing to them, patience. They may always be shy but if you bring goodies and are gentle, they will get closer and closer to you, even begin to follow you around, most likely.

thank you, i will try these things!

with the treats - should i just place them down and stay in the pen, or leave them to it, or try and actually feed them?

ironically the one who is the most 'aggressive' (chases me when im leaving the pen as in 'get OUT!' - is also the bravest to come near when i'm in.