How long until ducks tame?

[chickens really]

Yes I thought so too.

My ducks will hopefully eat from my hand if I remove the feeder from the coop for two days or so.

No, do not remove their feed....That will not help in taming the Ducks...

 

[chickens really]

Chickens unless tame will act the same way ....

 

[DrJohnNash]

I've seen people hugging ducks on YouTube. And they're adult ducks too

 

[Isaac 0]

I've seen people hugging ducks on YouTube. And they're adult ducks too

Probably because they had them since they were babies..

 

[chickens really]

I've seen people hugging ducks on YouTube. And they're adult ducks too

Yes, Trained as Ducklings....

 

[DrJohnNash]

Look. My feelings are getting hurt now. I appreciate all the info but now it seems I'm stupid for buying adult ducks.

 

[chickens really]

No, not stupid...Misinformed...
Ducklings need to be human imprinted the first 24 hours with time spent with humans...Other than that they imprint to other Ducks and remain a bit Leary but will come close for treats ...They will never be what I think your wanting...

 

[Sara Ranch]

I adopt a lot of animals. They don't know me (at first) and they have had the trauma of being relocated/new home. Some groups adapt easily and others take a long time to adapt. I let them go at their pace.

During daytime, they have access to food and to water.

I socialize with all the animals daily. I sometimes offer treats. My ducks LOVE fresh, raw greens (salad, kale, broccoli leaves). I offer it from my hand. If they don't want it from me, then I set it down near -- but not next to -- me. It takes time for them to be comfortable with it.

There is not set time table that someone can give you. Give them at least a month to adjust to the new changes. Be patient.

 

[Isaac 0]

Look. My feelings are getting hurt now. I appreciate all the info but now it seems I'm stupid for buying adult ducks.

Were not saying your stupid.Its just going to take time to train them.

 

[DrJohnNash]

I adopt a lot of animals. They don't know me (at first) and they have had the trauma of being relocated/new home. Some groups adapt easily and others take a long time to adapt. I let them go at their pace.

During daytime, they have access to food and to water.

I socialize with all the animals daily. I sometimes offer treats. My ducks LOVE fresh, raw greens (salad, kale, broccoli leaves). I offer it from my hand. If they don't want it from me, then I set it down near -- but not next to -- me. It takes time for them to be comfortable with it.

There is not set time table that someone can give you. Give them at least a month to adjust to the new changes. Be patient.

Great advice! Thank you!