Injured duck-enrichment?

[Kallywumpus]

I have a khaki campbell who is the sole survivor of a dog raid on our flock. He's fine except for a broken thigh bone. The vet wrapped it, gave us a painkiller, and he's living in our bathroom currently.

My question is: should he have any toys or something to distract him? He has a stuffed dragon for company and water to play in. He can't move around much with only leg. Any suggestions or assurances? Also, he survived a massacre! Is there something we can do to support psychological well-being?

 

[Welshies]

He'll need a buddy. Ducks are very social. If you can, get him one a similiar age or even a couple ducklings if you will. Keep the companion smaller than him so he can boss it around if needed. If you get ducklings be sure you get more than one so they can 'team up' together to live

 

[Kallywumpus]

He'll need a buddy. Ducks are very social.

Can you get new birds in the winter? We were hoping we could spend enough time with him to make it to spring. We're definitely planning to get him friends then!

 

[Welshies]

Can you get new birds in the winter? We were hoping we could spend enough time with him to make it to spring. We're definitely planning to get him friends then!

Yes you can get new birds in winter. Search local ads or order from a hatchery- you can either get another adult, or a few ducklings.

 

[onaharley]

Get a shatterproof mirror for him. I just put mine back our pen, and they can't stop playing with! They think there are two more ducks in there with them