I’m so sorry! It’s not supposed to be this hard! Sometimes the hardest thing is realizing that our needs and the needs of those we are caring for are in conflict and we need to make a change. And if allowing the ducks to get dirty isn’t something you can do, then your thought of rehoming them to an environment more compatible with their needs could be a good plan. If that is the route you choose and you don’t know anyone who can take your remaining ducks, consider finding your state’s thread on this website and reaching out to see whether any other BYC members can lend a hand with finding your ducks a new home.
Do you have an outdoor setup prepared for your ducks? Is the weather outside such that you could start acclimating them to a move to their outdoor home? What is your hope for the long term role your ducks would have? Are they layers, meat birds, or pets. Your name suggests that you are on a farm. Do you have other animals or are you just getting started? I’m not meaning to pry, but just to try to help you find a way to make this work for you and your ducks. Everyone else here is trying to do the same. I’ve only been keeping ducks for two years and the people here on BYC have been such a great source of practical help and encouragement to me.
