Feeling lost . . .

[JennSnowdy]

So this guy showed up in our yard last week, I have looked for his owner with no luck, so I guess he's ours now, I got some hay and food from our local feed store, I'm not super sure it's the right food, but he eats it. Other that that I'm lost, I believe he's been spending the nights on our boat, and spends most of the day near our back slider or out in the yard pecking about, not looking to spend a fortune or have anymore ducks really, but what else do we need for him? I've been looking for a used chicken coop, but most seem too small for this big guy, can I just let him keep roaming as he is?

 

[sourland]

If you live in an area of moderate temperatures he should do fine, but a secure evening pen for predator protection would be a good idea. Good luck with him.

 

[DuckyDonna]

Looks like a muscovy to me @Miss Lydia?

 

[Miss Lydia]

He’s a gorgeous Muscovy drake who looks very much at home. Bless you for taking him in when so many hate them. An all flock feed would be good for him like Purina flock raiser. And like @sourland mentioned a secure place to sleep at night safe from predators!!

 

[ChickNanny13]

He looks very content, picked the right yard to land in
@sourland & @Miss Lydia gave you sound advice.

 

[JennSnowdy]

If you live in an area of moderate temperatures he should do fine, but a secure evening pen for predator protection would be a good idea. Good luck with him.

Yes, we are in southern California so he'll be fine temperature wise I'm sure, I will keep looking for a coop for him at night, thank you!

 

[JennSnowdy]

He’s a gorgeous Muscovy drake who looks very much at home. Bless you for taking him in when so many hate them. An all flock feed would be good for him like Purina flock raiser. And like @sourland mentioned a secure place to sleep at night safe from predators!!

That is the food they gave me at the feed store, I was worried it was for babies, happy to know it's the right thing, and I will keep looking for a coop for him for at night, thank you!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Please keep us updated on him. My Muscovy drake is my best boy!

 

[DuckyDonna]

Please keep us updated on him. My Muscovy drake is my best boy!

Do you think he will fly off to find other ducks because he's lonely or will he stick around as long as theres food?

 

[Miss Lydia]

That I can’t say he seems pretty content it looks like. Maybe word will get out and one of these days a few more will show up.