Ducks darts around in circles

[gilbert2]

I agree that this is not from fear. The head dunking is "fun" for ducks, and if they get worked up enough, they can start doing that nutty darting behavior.

 

[Miss Lydia]

We thought about it, but I was never able to grab him. I had him eating out of my hand a few times, but he'd move if I moved. A couple wild ducks joined him at the creek a couple days ago, so I'm hoping he'll follow them to a better place.

They will fly off he most likely won't be able to follow. See if you can borrow a large fishing net then get down there and feed him and net him. He most likely won't make it through winter. I hate to be pessimistic but domestic ducks aren't real good at living on their own especially by them selves. Do you think someone dumped him off?