How to keep a blind duck happy and healthy

[thumper650]

 

[DogIsMyShepherd]

View attachment 1920096 I have a Pekin drake that is partially blind. He came from the pound with his girlfriend, a kahki Campbell, and his pal, a mallard.
He isn’t as blind as I thought, he gets around ok, but definitely has blind spots, and can get easily frightened when you suddenly appear to him.
His friends definitely help him get around by quacking. Sadly sometimes they get quiet and ditch him at times. He quacks loudly and paces when that happens. He finds his food ok, but does not see treats and food on the ground, so he’s kinda skinny for a Pekin.
Keep stuff in the same place, don’t change things and she should be fine. Thanks for rescuing her!!

Pictured, Polo, Marco, and Ruby

It’s funny you say about quacking loudly. From my research on Cayuga ducks they supposedly have a quiet quack. But my goodness when Faith is up and around she quacks VERY loudly. Is that why? Is she calling for the other ducks?

 

[sourland]

Keep feed and water in consistent places, and it sounds as if she is going to do great with you. Well done on taking her.

 

[Jpat]

It’s funny you say about quacking loudly. From my research on Cayuga ducks they supposedly have a quiet quack. But my goodness when Faith is up and around she quacks VERY loudly. Is that why? Is she calling for the other ducks?

the cayuga i had was waaaay louder than the rest. She would honk just to hear herself

this is her, She did that constantly

 

[thumper650]

It’s funny you say about quacking loudly. From my research on Cayuga ducks they supposedly have a quiet quack. But my goodness when Faith is up and around she quacks VERY loudly. Is that why? Is she calling for the other ducks?

It's possible she's calling other ducks, do they respond? Marco is usually only loud when he's alone, and been left behind, it's a distinct kinda of loud consistent quack, and he doesn't seem to do it when they're near him.

 

[Jpat]

Hows it going with your blind duck?

 

[Duckfarmer1]

Keep her safe from the others until they are use to her anything out of the ordinary they will pick up on an especially the chickens could do serious injury. If you haven’t I’d put her where everyone can see each other but no one has access to her. Bless you for taking her in!

Yes. I always introduce new ducks on safe space. And then cage them next to each other but between fence. I have one with one eye. He was put with a buddy for a few days. It works. Now they lead each other around. Good luck

 

[DogIsMyShepherd]

Faith is doing very well! She is getting stronger everyday. But this may sound crazy, I’ve heard of before that blind people can get their days and nights mixed up. And I feel like Faith does this. Through day she rests a lot. But as soon as I close everyone in at night she’s up and foraging in the shavings, preening, and running and flapping her wings.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Bless

 

[DogIsMyShepherd]