How do you find a humane home for ducklings?

[Happy Quack]

I was thinking of raising Australian Spotted ducks, but after seeing some very abused Rouens. They were under weight and had the worst wet feather I had ever seen. They were living in filthy conditions. It made me think twice. Just looking for some ideas. I would like to help the breed out as they are a rare breed but don't want them to go to a bad home.

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

If you don’t have any other animals on your property that they could contaminate and if your willing to dedicate some time and money, I’d say adopt them! They could use some love and care. I think that you would give them a good home! And as always, we are here to help

 

[MatthewsHomestead]

If you can give them a chance at a better life..... I would!?

 

[lomine]

Are you saying you want to ensure any future spotted ducklings you sell will go to good homes? Unfortunately you can’t control what happens after they leave your care. You can weed out a few bad apples by charging more. A person willing to pay $7+ per duckling instead of $3 should take better care of them.

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Offer them here! I bet people are kind enough to take care of them

 

[Happy Quack]

Sadly the rouens did not make it. Yes I am thinking about raising the spotteds. I am looking for ideas on weeding out most bad homes. I know that not all can be avoided.

 

[Happy Quack]

Are you saying you want to ensure any future spotted ducklings you sell will go to good homes? Unfortunately you can’t control what happens after they leave your care. You can weed out a few bad apples by charging more. A person willing to pay $7+ per duckling instead of $3 should take better care of them.

Thanks. That also answers the ball park of how much to charge.

 

[Duck Lover88]

I wish I could have Australian Spotted ducks they are my favorite but I can't find anywhere to buy them….

 

[Sparrowsong98]

First, make sure you say you want them to go to a good home. If I am worried about a home for a pet, I charge a bit more like Liome said to. Then I stress how much care they need. Lastly. I talk a bit to the people who are interested. I ask a few questions, like "What made you interested in [insert pet here]?" and other questions, to help me see if I want to send them to that home. I can think of two times I did not sell my rabbits because someone was going to give them to a small child as a gift.

 

[lomine]

Thanks. That also answers the ball park of how much to charge.

Well I don't know how much you should charge. I would say don't charge any less than you paid for your ducklings. I paid $7 each for Saxony ducklings from Holdereads. I may sell ducklings in the future and if I do I plan on charging no less than $8, maybe more since they are rare and can't be found locally. I had to get a minimum order size and had to pay shipping too after all. Any local buyers won't have to worry about that aspect. I've also seen other rare breeds for sale at similar prices.

Asking questions is good to. If someone comes to you not knowing a single thing about raising ducklings you know they didn't do an ounce of research. Even a quick google search will give the basics on care. If they can't do even that, they aren't going to be motivated to properly care for the ducks.

You should be prepared with the idea that about half the ducklings will be males and probably end up as someone's dinner. It's totally fine that you want to ensure the ducklings don't end up being neglected but if all of them must go to homes as pets you may want to rethink your plans.