House Duck Toys???

[Miss Lydia]

We just bought her two pekin ducklings as playmates, she is less than enthused with them, but I feel she will accept them over time.
You just have me a good idea though. I could get some bird toys for her. She loves to nibble on the tv remote. I think some toys with beads (that dont come off) would be entertaining.

Good for you see needs some play mates and she will like them over time.

 

[Tropical Chickies]

During the day they spend their time outside in their duck pen. It has a small pan for them to bathe in (the little ones are only a week old and I don't want any drowning). When I'm home they go out around the pool and free range with my Silkies. They have a kids swimming pool. In the evening they come inside and get pestered a lot with handling. My oldest one loves to just sit in my lap.

I really LOVE ducks! I can't imagine ever being without them

 

[Tropical Chickies]

Has she got any stuffed animals? My ducks loved their stuffed toys and always slept on them. The brighter the better. I included a couple of pics. If you can see the bright pink flamingo, they loved to tug on it's legs.

That is just adorable! Thanks for sharing the pictures. I have a couple of stuffed animals and can always pick up more!

 

[Tropical Chickies]

Wynette that's a great idea. I have some hay bale twine that could be used. I like to create habitat's for my animals and give them some sort of stimulation. Everyone should be happy

 

[Miss Lydia]

Those pics are so cute.

 

[redstarmama]

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I'm wondering if one of those baby toys with the beads that slide on a heavy wire would be good for a duck to play with? I think they call them bead mazes or something. the beads are big and don't come off. If it is safe enough for a human baby, I don't think a duck could damage it.

 
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What a great idea! I might have to try this in the winter when they get bored!

 

[HappyPlace]

The pics with the stuffed animals are ADORABLE!!


Quote: I was going to recommend baby toys, too.

You could always use a small hamster ball (or something similar), leave the lid off and stick bits of fruit and veggies in it. Might get messy, but would fun to play with, I'm sure. Also, ice cubes with frozen goodies inside might work.

I should think that certain dog and cat toys would be entertaining, too. You would just have to make sure they aren't so small that the duckling would eat/swallow it on acccident...

 

[Carebearsmiles]

OP's duckling is so cute!
Off topic: do you use some type of duck diaper or just clean up poo?

I am loving the idea of duck toys and the stuffed animal photos are darling!

 

[Diamond88]

Really cute videos, Melissa! You have the cutest little scaredy-cat duckies.

A word of caution, though. I got one of those bell balls for my duck, and she ended up getting a toe stuck in it and ripping off her toenail. She's a call duck so I assume her toes are smaller than your ducks' toes are, but just so you know.

 

[melissamerry]

oh goodness that sounds horrible. I'm glad I don't give them those toys anymore! Thanks for the heads up!