How to on rehoming ducklings?

[Newduckmother]

Have you considered Craigslist? I use it whenever I need to rehome birds. Here's an article on how to post on there if you're interested: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-to-post-on-craigslist.76257/
(You don't need to write it up exactly as I did in that article because you're selling ducklings, not giving away roosters. Sorry I'm not sure what price to ask.)

If all else fails, Tractor Supply might take them and sell them.

Thank you that is helpful! and technically am not selling, would give away ducklings and all the loot for free to a good home!

 

[Newduckmother]

Looks like a Mallard and a Pekin to me. The one that looks like a Mallard could be a Rouen too. I am not the best at telling those two apart. Usually rouens have two lines over there eyes and Mallards 1, but it is not always 100% accurate.

For sexing, the only way to do it at that age is vent sexing. That can be difficult to do accurate and safely not hurting them. Otherwise, you have to wait till their voices change which can take up to 10 weeks of age. After that, they molt into their adult plumage about 12-13 growing the tail curl and possible drake colors depending on the breed.

Thats what I was guessing just based on internet research! And good to know thank you

 

[Saaniya]

Hello! So not a typical rehome considering I have only had them for about 24 hours now. My mom randomly gave me a "gift" and it was two baby ducklings. not only am I weirdly having allergic reactions to them but I just don't have the space for adult ducks in my backyard. I am a wildlife rehabber and am experienced with birds, and I am taking great care of them in the meantime so no worries on the health and safety of the cuties in the meantime just fyi. They have a wonderful set up with all the required things and are happy. I just don't think I can keep ducks for 10 years, and thought the more responsible time to rehome would be right away. What is the best way to go about this and the safest? I do not want someone getting them just because they are cute, or worse someone that will use them for meat. I am in butte county northern CA btw. Included picture just because they are cute. View attachment 3165968

Can u keep them for 7-10 Days then rehome then it will be less stressful

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Thank you that is helpful! and technically am not selling, would give away ducklings and all the loot for free to a good home!

If you don't mind me asking, what State are you in?

 

[Newduckmother]

If you don't mind me asking, what State are you in?

I am in CA, northern ca (Chico)

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

I am in CA, northern ca (Chico)

Oh, ok. If you was in Maine.... I might of been interested.

 

[Newduckmother]

Can u keep them for 7-10 Days then rehome then it will be less stressful

Yes definitely, it is taking a bit to find a home anyways!

 

[Newduckmother]

Oh, ok. If you was in Maine.... I might of been interested.

Aw dang!